I begin with a place serving drinks, continue with a buzzing insect, and end with a signal for an actor to speak. Together, I am a savory outdoor meal. What am I?
Barbecue
This riddle breaks down the target word into three homophonic segments. 'Bar' is a venue where beverages are served, 'bee' is a buzzing insect, and 'cue' is a prompt for an actor. Combining these three sounds spells out 'barbecue,' a traditional feast on the 4th of July.
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