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According to Spooner, hardworking person is idle (6)

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loiter

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(Other definitions for loiter that I've seen before include "Stand around aimlessly" , "Stand around idly" , "Skulk" , "Hang around, lurk" , "Linger aimlessly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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