Crossword Genius

Undisciplined, goes without speaking (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lax

'undisciplined' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'goes without speaking' is the wordplay.
'goes without' becomes 'lacks' (to lack is to be missing or go without).
'speaking' indicates a 'sounds like' (homophone) clue.
'lacks' is a homophone of 'LAX'.

(Other definitions for lax that I've seen before include "Not strict or conscientious" , "Not sufficiently strict" , "without tension" , "Remiss" , "Slipshod" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.