The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word STRIPTEASE
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More clues leading to the result STRIPTEASE
- Taking off for a show?
- Tapestries reworked in gradual removal of threads
- Drinks guzzled by band, performance taking off
- Revelatory performance by band interrupted by drinks
- Entertainment offered by naughty priest carrying drinks?
- Band consuming drinks in cabaret performance
- Entertainment offered by naughty 6 carrying drinks?
- Exciting show – it repeats, unfortunately, after last in series
- Band bringing in drinks for floor show, perhaps
- Band bringing in drinks for floor show?
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The straight part
We know that "Entertainment" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case entertainment = 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- The act of slowly taking off one's clothes to sexually arouse the viewer, often accompanied by music and in exchange for money.
- To perform a striptease.