In game we recognise pitcher (4)
I believe the answer is:
ewer
'pitcher' is the definition.
(I know that pitcher can be written as ewer)
'in game we recognise' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'EWER' is hidden within 'game we recognise'.
(Other definitions for ewer that I've seen before include "Jar for water" , "Vessel for pouring" , "Big jug" , "29 [VESSEL]" , "Decorative pitcher" .)