Cryptic crossword clue
Rest with engineers present

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word REPOSE

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The straight part
We know that "Rest" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rest = repose.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does REPOSE mean?

REPOSE noun
  1. Rest; sleep.
  2. Quietness; ease; peace; calmness.
  3. The period between eruptions of a volcano.
  4. A form of visual harmony that gives rest to the eye.
REPOSE verb
  1. To lie at rest; to rest.
  2. To lie; to be supported.
  3. To lay, to set down.
  4. To place, have, or rest; to set; to entrust.
  5. To compose; to make tranquil.
  6. To reside in something.
  7. To remain or abide restfully without anxiety or alarms.
  8. (Eastern Orthodox Church) To die, especially of a saint.
REPOSE verb
  1. To pose again.

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