The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word FAIRS
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The straight part
We know that "places of entertainment" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case places of entertainment = fairs.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does FAIRS mean?
FAIRS noun- A community gathering to celebrate and exhibit local achievements.
- An event for public entertainment and trade, a market.
- An event for professionals in a trade to learn of new products and do business, a trade fair.
- A travelling amusement park (called a funfair in British English and a (travelling) carnival in US English).