Cryptic crossword clue
Quietly hedge a bet on decisive match 4-3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 3 letter word PLAY OFF

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does PLAY OFF mean?

PLAY OFF 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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