What does the cryptic crossword clue "Plan to surprise carol singer, after extra rest (3,2,4)" mean?

The definition is "Plan to surprise". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LIE (synonym="LIE") + IN (synonym="an extra rest") + WAIT (synonym="carol-singer") = LIEINWAIT; definition: "Plan to surprise" The answer is LIEINWAIT.

Plan to surprise carol singer, after extra rest (3,2,4)

Guardian Cryptic #27311 | 15 Down | 2017-09-25 flower

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