Cryptic crossword clue
Plays matches without energy having eaten a small amount 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Plays" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case plays = gambits.
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 GAMBITS mean?

GAMBITS noun
  1. An opening in chess, in which a minor piece or a pawn is sacrificed to gain an advantage.
  2. Any ploy or stratagem.
  3. A remark intended to open a conversation.

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