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It can be played centre stage! (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tag

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'it' is the definition.
(playground catching game)

'be played centre stage' is the wordplay.
'TAG' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I am unsure how the hidden word is indicated.

'can' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for tag that I've seen before include "day in Berlin" , "Tie-on label" , "Name" , "flap" , "stock quotation" .)

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