The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ENTREMETS
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More clues leading to the result ENTREMETS
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The straight part
We know that "something to eat" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case something to eat = entremets.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ENTREMETS mean?
ENTREMETS noun- A side dish (often of vegetables), or a small dish of savories served between courses.
- A dessert.