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The break a snooker player may need (4)

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I believe the answer is:

rest

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'the break' is the definition.
(a rest is taking a break)

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(Other definitions for rest that I've seen before include "Remain" , "Relax with residue" , "'''God ... ye, merry gentlemen'' (carol) (4)'" , "Pole in Crucible?" , "Remainder; relax" .)

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