Cryptic crossword clue
Provocative moves by Third World leaders and royal couple? 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word TWERKING

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The straight part
We know that "Provocative moves" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case provocative moves = twerking.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TWERKING mean?

TWERKING verb
  1. To twitch or jerk.
  2. To move the body in a sexually suggestive twisting or gyrating fashion.
  3. To dance in a sexually suggestive manner, often involving rapid movement.

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