What does the cryptic crossword clue "Strong drinks? The setter's game (3,5)" mean?

The definition is "game". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GIN (synonym of "drinks?") + RUM (synonym of "Strong") + MY (abbreviation of "setter's"); definition: "game" The answer is GIN RUMMY.

Strong drinks? The setter's game (3,5)

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