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Long rest right, I must be snookered? (3-2)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lie-in

'long rest' is the definition.

'right i must be snookered?' is the wordplay.
'right' becomes 'lien' (legal right).
'must be snookered?' is an insertion indicator.
'lien' enclosing 'i' is 'LIE-IN'.

(Other definitions for lie-in that I've seen before include "Extra zeds in the morning" , "Period in bed longer than usual" , "Extra time in bed" , "Extended overnight rest" , "That extra hour or so in bed?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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