Laidback characters from panel discussion that's not working (4)

I believe the answer is:

idle

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'not working' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for idle that I've seen before include "Not in active use" , "Circus entertainer" , "Empty" , "Workshy" , "Inactive - lazy" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times.

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