The crossword solution for the term PLAY-___ (TIEBREAKERS) is OFFS, which stands for 'Overtime, Fines, and Free Shots'. This is a term used in sports to refer to tiebreakers that are used when two teams are tied at the end of a game. Overtime is when the game continues until one team scores more points than the other. Fines are monetary penalties that are imposed on players or teams for breaking rules. Free shots are awarded to a team when the opposing team commits a foul.