Make a shorter version of a game (7)

I believe the answer is:

abridge

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'make a shorter version of a game' is the definition.
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'a game' is the wordplay.
'game' becomes 'bridge' (card game).
'a'+'bridge'='ABRIDGE'

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(Other definitions for abridge that I've seen before include "Edit down" , "Tighten up" , "Curtail" , "Cut short" , "Shorten written work" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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