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Lazy? Work less, employing couples within the islands (6)

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I believe the answer is:

azores

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'islands' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for azores that I've seen before include "Portuguese island group" , "Atlantic island group" , "Atlantic islands belonging to Portugal" , "Group of North Atlantic volcanic islands" , "North Atlantic islands, part of Portugal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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