What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pot only two snooker balls in short holiday (9)" mean?

The definition is "short holiday". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MINI (synonym="MINI") + BREAK (synonym="BREAK") = MINIBREAK; definition: "short holiday" The answer is MINIBREAK.

Pot only two snooker balls in short holiday (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29529 | 24 Across | 2024-11-01 flower

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