It can be played centre stage! (3)
I believe the answer is:
tag
'it' is the definition.
(playground catching game)
'be played centre stage' is the wordplay.
'TAG' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I am unsure how the hidden word is indicated.
'can' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for tag that I've seen before include "day in Berlin" , "Tie-on label" , "Name" , "flap" , "stock quotation" .)