Peter is spoiling period of rest (7)

I believe the answer is:

respite

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'period of rest' is the definition.
'respite' can be an answer for 'rest' (synonyms). I am not certain of the 'period of' bit.

'peter is spoiling' is the wordplay.
'spoiling' is an anagram indicator.
'peter'+'is'='peteris'
'peteris' with letters rearranged gives 'RESPITE'.

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(Other definitions for respite that I've seen before include "Short period of relief" , "Brief period of relief" , "interruption" , "Pause; reprieve" , "Hiatus" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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