The breaks snooker players need (5)
I believe the answer is:
rests
'the breaks' is the definition.
(rest is a kind of break)
I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for rests that I've seen before include "Relaxes, sleeps" , "holidays" , "Reposes" , "Relaxes; supports" , "Musical pauses" .)