Opening move in place for canvassers? (8)
I believe the answer is:
doorstep
'place for canvassers?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how they can define each other.
'opening move' is the wordplay.
'opening' becomes 'door'.
'move' becomes 'step' (step is a kind of move**).
'door'+'step'='DOORSTEP'
'in' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for doorstep that I've seen before include "Try some canvassing" , "Torpedos (anag.)" , "sliced bread" , "chunk of bread" , "Go from house to house" .)