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In which the men try to prevent the mate coming on board (5)

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I believe the answer is:

chess

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This clue could be a double definition.

'in which the men try to prevent the mate coming' is the first definition.
I know that 'mate' relates to this answer. I also know that both the answer and definition are singular nouns

'board' is the second definition.
(chess board is a kind of board)

'on' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for chess that I've seen before include "Board game of 13, 16 and 21" , "activity aimed at downfall of a king" , "In which two bishops will participate" , "This is played on board" , "Musical - board game" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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