Cryptic crossword clue
Game everyone supports to avoid British 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word DODGEBALL

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The straight part
We know that "Game" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case game = dodgeball.
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 DODGEBALL mean?

DODGEBALL noun
  1. A team sport whose main objective is to dodge or catch balls thrown by the opposition.
  2. The ball thrown in this sport.

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