Crossword Genius

Breaks in communications put election back for a bit (3-3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

let-ups

'breaks' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'communications put election back for a bit' is the wordplay.
'for a bit' indicates a hidden word.
'back' says the letters should be written backwards.
'sputel' can be found hidden inside 'communications put election'.
'sputel' backwards is 'LET-UPS'.

'in' is the link.

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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