What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fast asleep after lying down (7)" mean?

The definition is "lying down". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FLAT (synonym="=lying down") + OUT (synonym="=asleep") = FLATOUT The answer is FLATOUT.

Fast asleep after lying down (7)

Independent Cryptic #11826 | 7 Down | 2024-09-04 flower

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