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

The definition is "Shorten". 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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