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Breaks supports (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rests

I believe this is a double definition.

'breaks' is the first definition.
(I know this)

'supports' is the second definition.
(rest is a kind of support)

(Other definitions for rests that I've seen before include "Relaxes, sleeps" , "Takes a break" , "Reposes" , "Musical pauses" , "Pauses; relaxes" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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