How the lie was nailed for a change? (6)
I believe the answer is:
denial
'how the lie' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.
'nailed for a change?' is the wordplay.
'for a change?' indicates anagramming the letters (I've seen 'for a change' mean this).
'nailed' with letters rearranged gives 'DENIAL'.
'was' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for denial that I've seen before include "Rejection of a request" , "Nailed (anag.)" , "Repudiation" , "Refusal to admit painful truths" , "Rejection or refusal" .)