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The Clue
Breaks off operations (9 letter answer)
The Answer
INTERMITS
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Notes
The answer INTERMITS is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
INTERMIT as a verb:
1. (pause, intermit, break) = cease an action temporarily; "We pause for station identification"; "let's break for lunch"