What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lied about head’s inaction (8)" mean?

The definition is "inaction". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IDLE (synonym="Lied") + NESS (abbreviation="head's") = IDLENESS; definition: "inaction" The answer is IDLENESS.

Lied about head’s inaction (8)

Independent Cryptic #11764 | 19 Down | 2024-06-24 flower

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