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I used to go on ahead, but took it easy (5)

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I believe the answer is:

idled

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'took it easy' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for idled that I've seen before include "not worked" , "sat back" , "was unoccupied" , "pottered" , "(Of an engine) ran slowly out of gear" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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