Why Pinocchio's nose grows (5)

I believe the answer is:

lying

(Other definitions for lying that I've seen before include "Not telling the truth" , "Deceit" , "Not being disturbed" , "Telling fibs" , "Anything but upright" .)

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

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