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Lies used by snooker players? (5)

Ross

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rests

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

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

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