What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fine for interrupting a game (5)" mean?

The definition is "game". The wordplay uses charade, container. OK (synonym of "Fine") + PER (synonym of "for") [container: "interrupting"]; definition: "game" The answer is POKER.

Fine for interrupting a game (5)

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