What does the cryptic crossword clue "Paunch of some games players (5)" mean?

The definition is "Paunch". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RU (abbreviation="games") + MEN (synonym="players") = RUMEN; definition: "Paunch" The answer is RUMEN.

Paunch of some games players (5)

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