The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word CANAPES
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result CANAPES
- Is it possible that son welcomes primate’s nibbles?
- Primate tucks into preserves and small eats
- Finger food primate dipped in preserves
- Is it possible for primates to produce food?
- Tin with mushy peas which are provided for the party buffet
- Nibbles about half banana before exercise on Sabbath
- Preserve copycat’s hors d’oeuvres
- Have what it takes to mimic small party snacks
- Snacks primate found in tins
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The straight part
We know that "Nibbles" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case nibbles = canapes.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 CANAPES mean?
CANAPES noun- An hors d’oeuvre, a bite-sized open-faced sandwich made of thin bread or toast topped with savory garnish.
- A piece of furniture similar to a couch or settee, an elegant sofa.