Contest locale (5)
I believe the answer is:
arena
(Other definitions for arena that I've seen before include "Sporting venue enclosed by seats" , "An era (anag.)" , "Field of conflict" , "The place of action" , "Sports or entertainment venue" .)
I believe the answer is:
arena
(Other definitions for arena that I've seen before include "Sporting venue enclosed by seats" , "An era (anag.)" , "Field of conflict" , "The place of action" , "Sports or entertainment venue" .)