Cryptic crossword clue
Abruptly end holiday away 5,3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 3 letter word BREAK OFF

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Abruptly end" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case abruptly end = break off.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BREAK OFF mean?

BREAK OFF noun
  1. That which breaks off, or is broken off
  2. A break, discontinuance, or interruption
  3. The first shot in a game of snooker or other cue-game
BREAK OFF verb
  1. To play the first shot in a game of snooker

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