Break suddenly under tension (4)

I believe the answer is:

snap

(Other definitions for snap that I've seen before include "Cut" , "Speak irritably; photo" , "Crack - shot" , "Go to pieces < , it's said, quickly" , "you may take on holiday" .)

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

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