The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word BANDSTAND
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More clues leading to the result BANDSTAND
- Crowd get up where musicians play
- Group having to endure outdoor music venue
- Black bear’s caged along with platform to play on
- Originally bison and bear feature in park
- Outlaw daylight saving time along with music venue
- After prohibition, 500 bear cost of music platform
- Stall supporting group that might be on the prom?
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The straight part
We know that "music venue" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case music venue = bandstand.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 BANDSTAND mean?
BANDSTAND noun- A small, open-air platform or enclosure for bands to play on, usually roofed.
- A small, informal stage, usually located in nightclubs, where local and amateur musicians perform.