Pauses to get snooker aids (5)
I believe the answer is:
rests
'pauses' is the definition.
(resting is a kind of pausing)
I don't understand the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for rests that I've seen before include "Takes a break" , "Musical pauses" , "Reposes" , "Pauses; relaxes" , "Relaxes; supports" .)