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Wrong thing to say when you're actually lying? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

laying

(Other definitions for laying that I've seen before include "Placing" , "Putting in a horizontal position" , "Preparing (a fire)" , "Producing eggs" , "Putting down (carpet)" .)

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