Cryptic crossword clue
Ordering tactics changed, I assign players roles 7,8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 plus 8 letter word CASTING DIRECTOR

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The straight part
We know that "I assign players roles" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case i assign players roles = casting director.
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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