Cryptic crossword clue
What makes baker stop 5,3

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

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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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