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Two articles (one French, another English) on board but such that they can’t be consumed (9)

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uneatable

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(Other definitions for uneatable that I've seen before include "not fit for consumption" , "disgusting when dining" , "Can't be kept down" , "pursued unspeakably?" , "can't be taken in!" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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