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Lie, in slang (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cap

(Other definitions for cap that I've seen before include "'If the . . . fits, wear it' (3" , "Top; hat" , "Covering for head or bottle" , "Impose limit on" , "Limit (prices)" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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