Cryptic crossword clue
Side finally leading game — having changed side, won again 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word REGAINED

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The straight part
We know that "won again" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case won again = regained.
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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What does REGAINED mean?

REGAINED verb
  1. To get back; to recover possession of.

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