The word in the passage which provides a definition for "vittles" acting as a context clue is "food", as is expressed in option B and further explained below.
We have a context clue in a text when the author provides a word, phrase, or sentence that helps us understand the meaning of another word or phrase. Here, we are looking for clues that provide a definition for "vittles."
The best option is the word "food". The character, immediately after saying "vittles," exclaims "food" as if explaining it, providing a synonym.
With the information above in mind, we can select option B as the correct answer.
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