What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bed roll shortly needed for game (8)" mean?

The definition is "game". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CRIB (synonym="CRIB") + BAGE (synonym="BAGE") = CRIBBAGE; definition: "game" The answer is CRIBBAGE.

Bed roll shortly needed for game (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29553 | 7 Down | 2024-11-29 flower

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