What does the cryptic crossword clue "Game with policeman specially assigned to unruly crowd (8)" mean?

The definition is "Game". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SC (synonym="special constable") + RABBLE (synonym="unruly crowd") = SCRABBLE; definition: "Game" The answer is SCRABBLE.

Game with policeman specially assigned to unruly crowd (8)

Guardian Cryptic #25594 | 16 Down | 2012-03-27 flower

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