Cryptic crossword clue
Expression used after rugby player gets time off 4-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word HALF-TERM

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The straight part
We know that "time off /time off" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case time off /time off = half-term.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does HALF-TERM mean?

HALF-TERM noun
  1. A short school holiday in the middle of the term.
HALF-TERM adjective
  1. Pertaining to the half term school holiday.

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