Cryptic crossword clue
Earl Grey and others entertained by band – exciting show? 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word STRIPTEASE

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The straight part
We know that "exciting show" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case exciting show = striptease.
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 STRIPTEASE mean?

STRIPTEASE noun
  1. The act of slowly taking off one's clothes to sexually arouse the viewer, often accompanied by music and in exchange for money.
STRIPTEASE verb
  1. To perform a striptease.

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