Cryptic crossword clue
Sort of scoring shot in billiards or by batting cricket side 2-3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 2 plus 3 letter word IN OFF

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

IN OFF noun
  1. The situation where the cue ball goes into a pocket after striking the object ball.
IN OFF adverb
  1. Of the cue ball: (going) into a pocket, after cannoning another ball.

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