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Now idle, adjusted to a spell in retirement? (3-4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lie-down

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'spell in retirement?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their base form, I can't see how they can define each other.

'now idle adjusted' is the wordplay.
'adjusted' is an anagram indicator.
'now'+'idle'='nowidle'
'nowidle' is an anagram of 'LIE-DOWN'.

'to a' is the link.

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(Other definitions for lie-down that I've seen before include "Rest (with or without sleep)" , "Short rest" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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