This is a "Tentai" or "Galaxies" puzzle. It is related to the prompt of "Cloud" only insofar as the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds are galaxies. I just like this format a lot.
- Path of moderation espoused by Buddha: MIDDLE WAY
- Not quite as deep: SHALLOWER
- Pirates of the Caribbean, or any log flume: WATER RIDE
- Manacles: HANDCUFFS
- Girls who beat up Mojo Jojo: POWERPUFF
- Speakers of Ossetic: OSSETIANS
- Mick who performs with Mac McVie: FLEETWOOD
- Inexpert code, or inexpert cable management: SPAGHETTI
- Sauce for turkey: CRANBERRY
Superimpose those answers on the solved tentai:
The two-square galaxies are all double letters, spelling out the answer, DWARF STAR.