Cryptic crossword clue
What monarchs may do ultimately, say, after extended rest? 3,2,5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 2 plus 5 letter word LIE IN STATE

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "What monarchs may do ultimately" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case what monarchs may do ultimately = lie in state.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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