What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ether may be around at this place (7)" mean?

The definition is "place". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of ETHER ("Ether") + AT (synonym of "at") [anagram: "may be"] = THEATRE; definition: "place" The answer is THEATRE.

Ether may be around at this place (7)

Guardian Cryptic #24124 | 29 Across | 2007-07-09 flower

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