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Ian, bored, that could be carefree (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

debonair

'carefree' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'ian bored that could be' is the wordplay.
'that could be' indicates an anagram.
'ian'+'bored'='ianbored'
'ianbored' with letters rearranged gives 'DEBONAIR'.

(Other definitions for debonair that I've seen before include "Suave and refined" , "Chic" , "Cheerful, lively and self-confident" , "Of good appearance and manners" , "Elegant, jaunty" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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