The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word METACARPAL
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The straight part
We know that "bone" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bone = metacarpal.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does METACARPAL mean?
METACARPAL noun- Any of the bones of the metacarpus.
- Of the metacarpus.