Cryptic crossword clue
Old Lib-Dem leader tucks into lean bit of steak and sauces etc 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word TRIMMINGS

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "sauces etc" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sauces etc = trimmings.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does TRIMMINGS mean?

TRIMMINGS noun
  1. The act of someone who trims.
  2. Material that is removed by someone trimming something, as a piece of steak.
  3. An ornamental accessory to a dress or other piece of clothing.
  4. An accessory or accompaniment.
  5. A reprimand or chastising.
TRIMMINGS noun
  1. Accompaniments to a meal.
  2. Domestic decorations for a room, especially Christmas decorations.

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