Cryptic crossword clue
Recognises clue about breaks for refuelling 3,5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PITSTOPS

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The straight part
We know that "breaks for refuelling" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case breaks for refuelling = pitstops.
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 PITSTOPS mean?

PITSTOPS noun
  1. A stop made during an automobile race at the pit to refuel and perform other periodic maintenance on the vehicle.
  2. A brief stop for fuel, rest and/or refreshment during an automobile journey.
  3. A stop during any pedestrian or automobile travel for any utilitarian personal purpose, especially use of a bathroom.
  4. A place that offers food, beverages, and other goods and services for those stopping on an automobile journey.
  5. A utilitarian stop on a figurative journey.

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