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Way to get around hindrance in game (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

roulette

'game' is the definition.
(roulette is a kind of game)

'way to get around hindrance' is the wordplay.
'way' becomes 'route' (route is a kind of way).
'to get around' indicates putting letters inside.
'hindrance' becomes 'let' (I've seen this in other clues).
'route' enclosing 'let' is 'ROULETTE'.

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for roulette that I've seen before include "Form of gambling" , "Gambling device" , "SPORT/GAME" , "Casino game" , "Wheel for the gambler" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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