What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lawn game put away without a ball served (9)" mean?

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Lawn game put away without a ball served (9)

Times Cryptic #29369 | 4 Across | 2025-10-24

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CROQUET (lawn game) ATE (put away) – (without) A

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