Relaxing breaks for supporters (5)

I believe the answer is:

rests

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'relaxing breaks' is the definition.
'rests' can be an answer for 'breaks' (rest is a kind of break). I am unsure of the 'relaxing' bit.

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

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

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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