Cryptic crossword clue
Holding back game in Japan, avoids leaders there

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SHOGUNS

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The straight part
We know that "leaders there" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case leaders there = shoguns.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SHOGUNS mean?

SHOGUNS noun
  1. The supreme generalissimo of feudal Japan.

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