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Game dynasty taking shape (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

looming

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'taking shape' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both to do with fundamental existence as well as being present participle verbs.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I don't see?

'game dynasty' is the wordplay.
'game' becomes 'loo' (historical card game).
'dynasty' becomes 'ming' (Chinese dynasty).
'loo'+'ming'='LOOMING'

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(Other definitions for looming that I've seen before include "Coming into view" , "Appearing indistinctly" , "Imminent in a menacing way" , "Hovering as something dark or threatening" , "Appearing threateningly" .)

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