What does the cryptic crossword clue "What might prompt island girl to be extravagant (8)" mean?

The definition is "extravagant". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PROD (synonym="prompt") + I (abbreviation="island") + GAL (abbreviation="girl") = PRODIGAL; definition: "extravagant" The answer is PRODIGAL.

What might prompt island girl to be extravagant (8)

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