Cryptic crossword clue
Performance not quite right in extra game 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "extra game" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case extra game = playoff.
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 PLAYOFF mean?

PLAYOFF noun
  1. A final game in a series needed to break a tie.
  2. A short series of games to select a league champion.

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