What does the cryptic crossword clue "Story with knight stealing new bedding? (5)" mean?

The definition is "bedding?". The wordplay uses charade, container. LIE (synonym of "Story") + N (abbreviation of "knight") + N (abbreviation of "new") [container: "stealing"]; definition: "bedding?" The answer is LINEN.

Story with knight stealing new bedding? (5)

Independent Cryptic #1784 | 12 Across | 2024-05-05 flower

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