Bird closed beak on morsel (6)

I believe the answer is:

titbit

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'morsel' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for titbit that I've seen before include "Delicacy" , "Dainty morsel" , "Choice bit of something, food or gossip" , "Small item of gossip" , "Small piece of tasty food" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun and The Independent.

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