What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pay close attention mostly to one stirring game (4,5)" mean?

The definition is "game". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). STUD (synonym="STUD") + POKER (synonym="”one stirring [a fire]”") = STUDPOKER; definition: "game" The answer is STUDPOKER.

Pay close attention mostly to one stirring game (4,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29450 | 27 Across | 2024-08-01 flower

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