Venue for a major 1-Down (5)

I believe the answer is:

arena

(Other definitions for arena that I've seen before include "dramatic situation" , "Earls Court?" , "Sports or entertainment venue" , "Sphere of action" , "Place of combat" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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