Join in the game (3)
I believe the answer is:
tie
I believe this is a double definition.
'join' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'game' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)
'in the' is the link.
(Other definitions for tie that I've seen before include "Almost level" , "Bind with a cord" , "Attach, fasten" , "Neck attire" , "Stalemate" .)