Cryptic crossword clue
Bit of skeleton encountered west of a Turkish city 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word METATARSUS

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The straight part
We know that "Bit of skeleton" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bit of skeleton = metatarsus.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does METATARSUS mean?

METATARSUS noun
  1. The part of the foot between the toes and the ankle, especially its five bones.

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