Cryptic crossword clue
It may be held when something breaks suddenly 5,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 4 letter word FRONT PAGE

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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The straight part
We know that "It may be held when something breaks suddenly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case it may be held when something breaks suddenly = front page.
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 FRONT PAGE mean?

FRONT PAGE noun
  1. The first, and initially visible, page of a publication.
FRONT PAGE adjective
  1. So important as to warrant being put on the front page of newspapers.
  2. Which appears on the front page of a publication.

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