What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rowdy group saw you and me in Roman arena (6,7)" mean?

The definition is "Roman arena". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CIRCUS (synonym="rowdy group") + MAXIM (synonym="saw – saying") + US (synonym="rowdy group") = CIRCUS MAXIMUS; definition: "Roman arena" The answer is CIRCUS MAXIMUS.

Rowdy group saw you and me in Roman arena (6,7)

Times Cryptic #29234 | 26 Across | 2025-05-20 flower

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