Break (8)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">break</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(smashing is a kind of breaking)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for smash that I've seen before include "Break suddenly into little pieces" , "Break like a glass or cup" , "- - and grab" , "Overarm volley" , "something very popular" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">break</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(splitting is a kind of breaking)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for split that I've seen before include "Break, fracture" , "Burst open" , "Discontinue a relationship" , "See 18" , "run away" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">break</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(synonyms)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for pause that I've seen before include "Temporary cessation" , "Stop for a moment" , "Short break" , "Kick" , "Hesitate; delay" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">break</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(a gap is a break in something)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for gap that I've seen before include "fracture" , "Space (maybe for a year?)" , "Break, hole, space" , "A small parting, in hedge or teeth" , "Interval, break" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">break</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(recessing is a kind of breaking)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for recess that I've seen before include "Secluded place" , "In a corner" , "Nook for a break from business" , "Break from proceedings" , "(Political) holiday" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">break</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(hiatus is a kind of break)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for hiatus that I've seen before include "Gap, interruption" , "A gap or pause in the middle" , "Pause; discontinuity" , "Interruption in intensity or amount" , "Disruption" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">break</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(to break can mean to shatter)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for shatter that I've seen before include "wreck" , "greatly upset" , "Ruin" , "Break the minister into little pieces" , "Break into fragments" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">break</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(snapping is a kind of breaking)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for snap that I've seen before include "Photograph - without warning" , "Crack - shot" , "Simple card game - gotcha!" , "Sudden break" , "Break sharply - a simple card game" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">break</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(a rest is taking a break)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for rest that I've seen before include "Surplus" , "Calm" , "Motionlessness" , "Remain" , "Others; relax" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">break</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(synonyms)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for bust that I've seen before include "Bosom - ruined" , "Figure" , "Head-and-shoulders sculpture" , "in pieces!" , "Chest - broke" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">break</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(taking ten is a kind of breaking)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for take ten that I've seen before include "Have a short break (colloq.)" , "have a rest" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">break</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this before)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for interval that I've seen before include "in which cast rests?" , "Travel in (anag.)" , "Pause; pitch difference" , "Short break" , "Pause (between acts)" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">break</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(breather is a kind of break)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for breather that I've seen before include "Short respite" , "quick break" , "A rest from work - rather be thus" , "Recovery time" , "Short rest break" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">break</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(fracturing is a kind of breaking)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for fracture that I've seen before include "Break or crack, say a bone" , "Split" , "The breaking of a hard object, a bone perhaps" , "Breakage" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">break</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this before)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for discontinuity that I've seen before include "Interrupted condition" , "Gap, interval" , "Break" .)