What does the cryptic crossword clue "Game birds? (5,3,6)" mean?

The definition is "Game". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DUCKSANDDRAKES (synonym of "birds?"); definition: "Game" The answer is DUCKS AND DRAKES.

What is the answer to "Game birds? (5,3,6)"?

The answer is DUCKS AND DRAKES.

Game birds? (5,3,6)

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