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Lies in a forest stream (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rests

'lies' is the definition.
('rest' can be a synonym of 'lie')

'in a forest stream' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'RESTS' is hidden within 'forest stream'.

(Other definitions for rests that I've seen before include "holidays" , "Pauses; relaxes" , "Takes one's ease" , "Takes a break" , "Relaxes, sleeps" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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