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Crazy children’s game needs new beginning (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bonkers

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'crazy' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'children's game needs new beginning' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'game' could be 'on' (both can mean willing) and 'on' is found within the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

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(Other definitions for bonkers that I've seen before include "Slang for crazy, off the wall" , "bats" , "Completely mad" , "Barmy, crackers" , "touched..." .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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