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Request from group of masochists to take a break (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hiatus

'a break' is the definition.
(I know that hiatus is a type of break)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for hiatus that I've seen before include "Is a hut (anag.)" , "Interval" , "Gap in continuity" , "Interruption in intensity or amount" , "A gap or pause in the middle" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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