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Stiff game? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

poker

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This clue could be a double definition.

'stiff' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how they can define each other.

'game?' is the second definition.
(poker is a kind of game)

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(Other definitions for poker that I've seen before include "Epitome of stiffness" , "Popular gambling game with much bluffing" , "A game for the fireplace implement" , "Rod; betting game" , "Jabber" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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