Clue: Home in time after formal dance to devour a Pavlova? (5,9)
Answer: PRIMA BALLERINA
Explanation: Home in time after formal dance to devour a Pavlova? (5,9)
**IN** ("home") *in* **ERA** ("time") *after* **PRIM** ("formal") **BALL** ("dance") *to devour* **A**, so PRIM(A) BALL-ER(IN)A