26 down
Set
down
in
language
without
first
thought
(4)
Set down in language without first thought (4)
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How the clue works
The definition is Set down — the past participle of "lie". For the wordplay, take language as LATIN, then "without first thought" tells you to drop the T (first letter of "thought"), and you're left with LAIN.