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Stop and take a breather after a run (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

arrest

'stop' is the definition.
('arrest' can be a synonym of 'stop')

'take a breather after a run' is the wordplay.
'take a breather' becomes 'rest' ('rest' can be a synonym of 'take a breather').
'after' says to put letters next to each other.
'a run' becomes 'ar' (I've seen this in other clues).
'rest' put after 'ar' is 'ARREST'.

'and' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for arrest that I've seen before include "Take into legal custody" , "Land next to the sea" , "Cause to stop" , "Stop (on suspicion)" , "Sartre (anag) -- check" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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