Sounds like they're not bein' completely honest about switching off alarm for this (5)
I believe the answer is:
liein
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(Other definitions for liein that I've seen before include "Prolonged bedtime" , "Prolonged rest" , "be dormant" .)
I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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