What does the cryptic crossword clue "Italian team calling for half-time? (12)" mean?

The definition is "half-time?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). INTER (synonym="Italian team") + MISSION (synonym="calling") = INTERMISSION; definition: "half-time?" The answer is Intermission.

Italian team calling for half-time? (12)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3029 | 28 Across | 2019-11-10 flower

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