Cryptic crossword clue
Game not applicable: is English dance? 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word POLONAISE

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The straight part
We know that "dance" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dance = polonaise.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does POLONAISE mean?

POLONAISE noun
  1. A kind of canopy bed draped with a baldacchin.
POLONAISE noun
  1. A stately Polish dance in triple time and moderate tempo.
  2. Music for this dance.
  3. A woman's dress having a tight bodice and a skirt divided to show a coloured underskirt.
  4. A short overcoat bordered with fur.
  5. A garnish made with melted butter, breadcrumbs and herbs.
POLONAISE verb
  1. To dance the polonaise.

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