Bowling alley game (8)

I believe the answer is:

ninepins

(Other definitions for ninepins that I've seen before include "Skittles (IX, not V)" , "Skittles, IX objects to be knocked down" , "Bowling game" , "Bowling targets" , "Form of skittles" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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