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Tricky thing to get caught in

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lie

(Other definitions for lie that I've seen before include "Be prostrate" , "Porky" , "Untruth; rest" , "Pork pie" , "Fib in alienation" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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