Should first two stay for a long while at party or make exit to the rear? (5,4)
I believe the answer is:
stage door
'should first two stay for a long while at party or' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.
'exit to the rear?' is the wordplay.
'exit' becomes 'door' (I've seen this in another clue).
'to' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other) (I've seen this in other clues).
'the rear?' becomes 'stage' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'door' after 'stage' is 'STAGE-DOOR'.
'make' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for stage door that I've seen before include "Theatre back entrance" , "sign autographs here?" , "Theatre rear entrance" , "Film" , "Actors' entrance/exit" .)