What does the cryptic crossword clue "Officers in reserve prepared retreats after fighting (4,7)" mean?

The definition is "Officers in reserve". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GAME (synonym="prepared") + WAR (synonym="fighting") + DENS (synonym="retreats") = GAME WARDENS; definition: "Officers in reserve" The answer is GAME WARDENS.

Officers in reserve prepared retreats after fighting (4,7)

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