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What could prevent snooker player extending break? (4)

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I believe the answer is:

rest

This clue is a double definition.

'what could prevent snooker player extending' is the first definition.
(a snooker player uses a rest to avoid stretching)

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

(Other definitions for rest that I've seen before include "Remainder; cease work" , "Balance" , "Remainder; be inactive" , "Surplus" , "lean" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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