What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pal cries out for a breather (8)" mean?

The definition is "breather". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of PAL (synonym="PAL") + CRIES (synonym="CRIES") = SPIRACLE The answer is SPIRACLE.

Pal cries out for a breather (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29191 | 17 Down | 2023-10-03 flower

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