The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word FIVE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result FIVE
- Superb striker cutting wood
- I have quiet words with female on the game
- Brilliant light installed in tree
- Growth vagrant had views of, covering round face
- Number four in empty fridge
- Cardinal has predecessor cast in iron
- Fellow setter’s figure
- Cardinal’s expression of disgust about Vatican City
- VVV?
- Top-quality light installed in tree
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The straight part
We know that "the game" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case the game = five.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 FIVE mean?
FIVE noun- The digit/figure 5.
- A banknote with a denomination of five units of currency. See also fiver.
- Anything measuring five units, as length.
- A person who is five years old.
- Five o'clock.
- A short rest, especially one of five minutes.
- A basketball team, club or lineup.
- A numerical value equal to 5; the number following four and preceding six.
- Describing a group or set with five elements.