Gave it a rest? Crossword Clue

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Gave it a rest? Crossword Answer

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REST (verb)
1. sit, as on a branch
2. stay the same; remain in a certain state
REST (noun)
1. euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)
2. freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)

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