Where clowns appear in large shirt (3,3)
I believe the answer is:
big top
'where clowns appear' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how one could define the other.
'large shirt' is the wordplay.
'large' becomes 'big' (synonyms).
'shirt' becomes 'top' (I've seen this in another clue).
'big'+'top'='BIG TOP'
'in' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for big top that I've seen before include "'Main circus tent (3,3)'" , "Circus venue" , "performance in The Ring" , "needed by Mae West, for one?" , "entertainment centre" .)