The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word OMENTUM
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The straight part
We know that "a bit of guts" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a bit of guts = omentum.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does OMENTUM mean?
OMENTUM noun- Either of two folds of the peritoneum that support the viscera.