Insect’s dance? And what might end it? (8)
I believe the answer is:
mothball
'what might end it?' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.
'insect's dance?' is the wordplay.
'insect' becomes 'moth' (moth is a kind of insect).
'dance?' becomes 'ball' (ball is a kind of dance).
'moth'+'ball'='MOTHBALL'
'and' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for mothball that I've seen before include "Small sphere to keep insects from eating clothes" , "Camphor sphere used to keep stored clothing in good condition" , "Postpone work" , "Naphthalene or camphor sphere" , "Lay aside indefinitely" .)