What does the cryptic crossword clue "Plays outside in small box, perhaps; pressure on to keep dry (6,7)" mean?

The definition is "Plays outside". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). S (synonym="small") + TREE (synonym="box, perhaps") + TT (synonym="dry – teetotal") + HEAT (synonym="pressure") + RE (synonym="on") = STREET THEATRE; definition: "Plays outside" The answer is STREET THEATRE.

Plays outside in small box, perhaps; pressure on to keep dry (6,7)

Times Cryptic #29192 | 11 Across | 2025-04-01 flower

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