Cryptic crossword clue
Game, passing over to boxing judge, leaves at the count of four? 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word QUATREFOIL

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The straight part
We know that "leaves at the count of four/leaves at the count of four" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case leaves at the count of four/leaves at the count of four = quatrefoil.
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 QUATREFOIL mean?

QUATREFOIL noun
  1. A symmetrical shape that forms the overall outline of four partially-overlapping circles of the same diameter.
  2. A stylized flower or leaf with four lobes.

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