Crossword Genius

Lie about Conservative policy (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

recline

'lie' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'about conservative policy' is the wordplay.
'about' becomes 're' (regarding**).
'conservative' becomes 'c' (abbreviation commonly used in UK politics).
'policy' becomes 'line' (I've seen this before).
're'+'c'+'line'='RECLINE'

(Other definitions for recline that I've seen before include "Lean back, relax" , "Lie in a comfortable position" , "Lie back to rest" , "Lie on one's back" , "Be recumbent" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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