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It's a tricky game (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

solo

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'game' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for solo that I've seen before include "Type of whist" , "By oneself" , "Alone - card game" , "Alone, unaccompanied" , "It's performed alone" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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