Cryptic crossword clue
Overturn marks in game played with matches 3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word NIM

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M

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The straight part
We know that "game played with matches" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case game played with matches = nim.
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 NIM mean?

NIM noun
  1. A game in which players take turns removing objects from heaps.
NIM verb
  1. To take or seize.
  2. To filch, steal.
  3. To walk with short, quick strides; trip along.

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