Cryptic crossword clue
Before game, referring to male in plot 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PREMATCH

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The straight part
We know that "Before game" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case before game = prematch.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PREMATCH mean?

PREMATCH adjective
  1. Occurring before or in preparation for a match

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