What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bloomer may come to ruin game (8)" mean?

The definition is "game". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of RUINGAME ("ruin game") [anagram: "may come"] = GERANIUM; definition: "Bloomer" The answer is GERANIUM.

Bloomer may come to ruin game (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29507 | 18 Down | 2024-10-07 flower

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