What does the cryptic crossword clue "At large empty synagogue, using the facilities at first (2,3,5)" mean?

The definition is "At large". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ON (synonym="ON") + THE (synonym="THE") + LOO (synonym="‘using the facilities’") + SE (synonym="’empty S ynagogu E ‘") = ONTHELOOSE; definition: "At large" The answer is ONTHELOOSE.

At large empty synagogue, using the facilities at first (2,3,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29252 | 11 Across | 2023-12-13 flower

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