Cryptic crossword clue
Awkward silence after king lies down

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word RECLINES

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The straight part
We know that "lies down" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lies down = reclines.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does RECLINES mean?

RECLINES verb
  1. To cause to lean back; to bend back.
  2. To put in a resting position.
  3. To lean back.
  4. To put oneself in a resting position.

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