Cryptic crossword clue
Match up bony bits of 18 Indian meals 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word TIFFINS

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The straight part
We know that "Indian meals" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case indian meals = tiffins.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TIFFINS mean?

TIFFINS noun
  1. A (light) midday meal or snack; luncheon.
  2. A container used to carry a tiffin; tiffin box, tiffin carrier, tiffin container.

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