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Almost read a game of poker (4)

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I believe the answer is:

stud

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'a game of poker' is the definition.
'stud' can be an answer for 'poker' (stud poker is a kind of poker). I am not sure about the 'a game of' bit.

'almost read' is the wordplay.
'almost' means to remove the last letter (most of the word but not all of it).
'read' becomes 'study' (synonyms).
'study' with its final letter removed is 'STUD'.

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(Other definitions for stud that I've seen before include "Breeding stable" , "Stallion kept for breeding" , "Boss; shirt fastener" , "Bejewel" , "Randy young male" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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