Deer charges around in charming animation (7)
I believe the answer is:
sparkle
'charming animation' is the definition.
'sparkle' can be an answer for 'animation' (sparkle is a kind of animation). I am not certain of the 'charming' bit.
'deer charges around' is the wordplay.
'deer' becomes 'elk' (type of deer).
'charges' becomes 'raps' (as in taking the rap).
'around' shows that the letters should be reversed in order.
'elk'+'raps'='elkraps'
'elkraps' written backwards gives 'SPARKLE'.
'in' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for sparkle that I've seen before include "Glittering light" , "Vivacity; flash with light" , "Be vivacious and witty" , "showing wit" , "Show brilliance" .)