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Play snooker here (3,8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

the crucible

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This clue might be a double definition.

'play' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'snooker here' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how they can define each other.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for the crucible that I've seen before include "Miller witchcraft play" , "snooker venue" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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