What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cheat to secure point in street game? (8)" mean?

The definition is "street game". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CRIB (synonym of "Cheat") + BAG (synonym of "secure") + E (abbreviation of "point"); definition: "street game?" The answer is CRIBBAGE.

Cheat to secure point in street game? (8)

Times Cryptic #28088 | 21 Across | 2021-09-21 flower

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