Crossword Genius

Layabout seen in bridle road (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

idler

'layabout' is the definition.
('idler' can be a synonym of 'layabout')

'in bridle road' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'IDLER' is hidden in the letters of 'bridle road'.

'seen' is the link.

(Other definitions for idler that I've seen before include "papers" , "Lollard" , "Someone unemployed" , "Lazybones; gear wheel" , "Drone" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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