A way as is a period of inactivity (6)

I believe the answer is:

stasis

'a period of inactivity' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'a way as is' is the wordplay.
'a way' becomes 'st' (abbreviation for street).
'st'+'as'+'is'='STASIS'

(Other definitions for stasis that I've seen before include "Standstill" , "Total lack of movement" , "Stoppage, arrest" , "Stoppage of blood circulation" , "Cessation" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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