The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word NIBBLES
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The straight part
We know that "Savoury items" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case savoury items = nibbles.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 NIBBLES mean?
NIBBLES noun- A small, quick bite taken with the front teeth.
- (in the plural, nibbles) Small snacks such as crisps/potato chips or nuts, often eaten to accompany drinks.
- To eat with small, quick bites.
- To bite lightly.
- To consume gradually.
- To find fault; to cavil.
- A unit of memory equal to half a byte, or four bits.