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A stiff game (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

poker

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This clue could be a double definition.

'a stiff' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how one could define the other.

'game' is the second definition.
(poker game is a kind of game)

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for poker that I've seen before include "Epitome of stiffness" , "Pushy person" , "Fire prodder; game" , "A game for the fireplace implement" , "Rod; betting game" .)

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