Game that's put in an awkward position (7)
I believe the answer is:
snooker
I believe this is a double definition.
'game' is the first definition.
(snooker is a kind of game)
'put in an awkward position' is the second definition.
(snooker term, also used figuratively)
'that's' is the link.
(Other definitions for snooker that I've seen before include "Type of billiards" , "Cue sport" , "Ballgame" , "A percussion instrument" , "Tabletop game" .)