Like athletes that are fresh off the bench (6)

I believe the answer is:

rested

(Other definitions for rested that I've seen before include "Took break in desert" , "Took one's ease" , "Took a break from activities" , "Relaxed, took a break" , "Reposed or took a breather" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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