What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ex-PM picked up female on the game (5)" mean?

The definition is "Ex-PM". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. HEN (synonym of "female") + RU (synonym of "game") [reversal: "picked up"]; definition: "Ex-PM" The answer is NEHRU.

Ex-PM picked up female on the game (5)

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