Lying in order to obtain treats (2,4)
I believe the answer is:
at rest
'lying in order' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Perhaps you can see a link between them that I can't see?
'obtain treats' is the wordplay.
'treats' can be anagrammed to 'AT REST'.
However, I'm not clear how the anagram is indicated.
'to' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for at rest that I've seen before include "Stopped" , "In relaxed state, perhaps dead" , "departed" , "Not moving, free from trouble - maybe dead" , "Immobile" .)