Wherein little clockwork things dance? (7)
I believe the answer is:
toyshop
'wherein little clockwork' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?
'things dance?' is the wordplay.
'things' becomes 'toys' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'dance?' becomes 'hop' (hop is a kind of dance).
'toys'+'hop'='TOYSHOP'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for toyshop that I've seen before include "store for kids" , "Where to buy playthings" , "Retail outlet for kids" , "Seller of games, dolls, etc" , "Establishment selling playthings" .)