What does the cryptic crossword clue "Open venue in New York, finishing with WC Fields? (8,7)" mean?

The definition is "Open venue in New York". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FLUSHING (synonym="finishing with WC") + MEADOWS (synonym="fields") = FLUSHING MEADOWS The answer is FLUSHING MEADOWS.

What is the answer to "Open venue in New York, finishing with WC Fields? (8,7)"?

The answer is FLUSHING MEADOWS.

Open venue in New York, finishing with WC Fields? (8,7)

Times Cryptic #28559 | 21 Across | 2023-03-24 flower

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