Cryptic crossword clue
Lies about opposition leader suppressed by attacking moves 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word LOUNGES

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The straight part
We know that "Lies about" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lies about = lounges.
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What does LOUNGES mean?

LOUNGES noun
  1. A waiting room in an office, airport etc.
  2. A domestic living room.
  3. An establishment, similar to a bar, that serves alcohol and often plays background music or shows television.
  4. A large comfortable seat for two or three people or more, a sofa or couch; also called lounge chair.
  5. The act of one who lounges; idle reclining.
LOUNGES verb
  1. To relax; to spend time lazily; to stand, sit, or recline, in an indolent manner.

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