Cryptic crossword clue
Delay arising when not tellin’ the truth in hearing 3,2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 2 letter word LIE IN

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What does LIE IN mean?

LIE IN noun
  1. A period spent lying in bed for longer than usual after one has woken up.
LIE IN noun
  1. A form of protest where a group of people lie down in a public area.

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