"fun in games" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} fun in games pl (plural only)
  1. Eggcorn of fun and games. Tags: plural, plural-only
    Sense id: en-fun_in_games-en-noun-yZ8crS8a Categories (other): English eggcorns, English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum

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          "ref": "2020 November 23, Julia Vellucci, The 30 Day Exchange, Ukiyoto Publishing",
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