Cryptic crossword clue
In part, young child is lacking time for grub

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word ROOTLE

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Buddy explains!

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What does ROOTLE mean?

ROOTLE verb
  1. (of an animal) to dig into the ground, with the snout.
  2. (of a person) to search for something from a drawer, closet, etc.; to dig out.

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