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The breaks snooker players need (5)

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rests

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'the breaks' is the definition.
(rest is a kind of break)

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(Other definitions for rests that I've seen before include "Relaxes, sleeps" , "holidays" , "Reposes" , "Relaxes; supports" , "Musical pauses" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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