Crossword Genius

Lied about being unemployed (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

idle

'unemployed' is the definition.
(associated in meaning)

'lied about' is the wordplay.
'about' indicates anagramming the letters.
'lied' anagrammed gives 'IDLE'.

'being' is the link.

(Other definitions for idle that I've seen before include "Lied about being lazy or not working" , "Not occupied" , "Turn over" , "lndolent" , "Disliking work" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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