What does the cryptic crossword clue "...s game (5)" mean?

The definition is "game". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FIVE (synonym="FIVE") + S (synonym="S") = FIVES; definition: "game" The answer is FIVES.

...s game (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29044 | 5 Down | 2023-04-14 flower

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