Time out that children like (6)

I believe the answer is:

recess

(Other definitions for recess that I've seen before include "Holiday - nook" , "Parliamentary break" , "Alcove for remission of business" , "Alcove - holiday" , "Vacation's needed" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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