What does the cryptic crossword clue "Moon shot? College is game! (8)" mean?

The definition is "game!". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of MOON ("Moon") + POLY (synonym of "College") [anagram: "shot?"] = MONOPOLY; definition: "game!" The answer is MONOPOLY.

Moon shot? College is game! (8)

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