Cryptic crossword clue
Want osseous things like furculae 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "furculae" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case furculae = wishbones.
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 WISHBONES mean?

WISHBONES noun
  1. A forked bone between the neck and breast of a bird consisting chiefly of the two clavicles fused at their median or lower end, regarded as a lucky charm in some countries.
  2. A spar in two parts, between which a sail is hoisted, the wishbone extending its clew.
  3. Any sailing vessel rigged with a wishbone.
  4. A particular kind of offensive formation. See wishbone formation.

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