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No time for secrets when forced to take a break (6)

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I believe the answer is:

recess

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'take a break' is the definition.
(to recess is to go on a break)

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(Other definitions for recess that I've seen before include "School break - niche" , "Alcove - school break" , "Niche or intermission" , "Parliamentary downtime" , "Closed period for parliament" .)

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