Fudge the truth (3)

I believe the answer is:

lie

(Other definitions for lie that I've seen before include "Tell tales" , "False statement" , "Assume a horizontal position" , "Prevaricate or recline" , "Fib in alienation" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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