Speak like a rug? (3)

I believe the answer is:

lie

(Other definitions for lie that I've seen before include "create fiction" , "Rest; falsehood" , "Disinformation" , "Piece of fiction" , "Assume recumbent posture" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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