Crossword Genius

Gamble large choir will sing here (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

chancel

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'choir will sing here' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how one could define the other.

'gamble large' is the wordplay.
'gamble' becomes 'chance' ('chance' can be a synonym of 'gamble').
'large' becomes 'l'.
'chance'+'l'='CHANCEL'

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for chancel that I've seen before include "where sanctuary may be found" , "space for choir" , "Clergy's area of the church" , "church, partly" , "screened-off area" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app