What does the cryptic crossword clue "Shorten a game? (7)" mean?

The definition is "game?". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of A ("a") + BRIDGE (synonym of "game?") = ABRIDGE; definition: "Shorten" The answer is ABRIDGE.

Shorten a game? (7)

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