In which to be nude during a clever act? (7)
I believe the answer is:
cabaret
'in which to' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how one could define the other.
'nude during a clever act?' is the wordplay.
'nude' becomes 'bare' (synonyms).
'during' is an insertion indicator.
'a clever' indicates an anagram.
'act' anagrammed gives 'cat'.
'bare' put within 'cat' is 'CABARET'.
'be' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for cabaret that I've seen before include "Variety entertainment" , "Entertainment provided in a nightclub" , "Stage show" , "Floor show and name of great musical" , "Bear cat (anag.)" .)