What does the cryptic crossword clue "Convict recalled having a field day? (4)" mean?

The definition is "field day?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GAL (synonym="Convict") + A (abbreviation="a") = GALA; definition: "field day?" The answer is GALA.

Convict recalled having a field day? (4)

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