Such fellows may merely figure to lie around (4)

I believe the answer is:

idle

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'lie around' is the definition.
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I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for idle that I've seen before include "Not occupied" , "Inactive - lied (anag)" , "Not in active use" , "Dormant" , "Without work" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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