Some members in Philadelphia, tussle about the pause in proceedings (6)
I believe the answer is:
hiatus
'pause in proceedings' is the definition.
'hiatus' can be an answer for 'pause' (I've seen this before). I'm not certain of the 'in proceedings' bit.
'some members in philadelphia tussle about' is the wordplay.
'HIATUS' is hidden in amongst the letters.
But, I'm not sure how the hidden word is indicated.
'the' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for hiatus that I've seen before include "Interval" , "Gap, interruption" , "Break, interruption" , "Gap in continuity" , "Disruption" .)