The others find small snooker aids (5)
I believe the answer is:
rests
'snooker aids' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'the others find small' is the wordplay.
'the others' becomes 'rest' (I've seen this before).
'find' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'small' becomes 's' (abbreviation - e.g. clothes size).
'rest'+'s'='RESTS'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for rests that I've seen before include "holidays" , "Relaxes, sleeps" , "Relaxes; supports" , "Takes a break" , "Pauses; relaxes" .)