Cryptic crossword clue
Odd cardinal has funny ideas for a game 4-1-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word FIVE-A-SIDE

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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 = five-a-side.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does FIVE-A-SIDE mean?

FIVE-A-SIDE noun
  1. A variation of soccer played on a smaller pitch, and with only five players in a team.

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