Crossword Genius

The union game (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tie

I believe this is a double definition.

'the union' is the first definition.
(thesaurus)

'game' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

(Other definitions for tie that I've seen before include "Draw for neckware" , "Draw - connection" , "Knot; link" , "Bond; neckwear" , "Secure (with string)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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