Cryptic crossword clue
Avoiding effort at factory through injury ultimately 4-3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 3 letter word WORK SHY

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What does WORK SHY mean?

WORK SHY adjective
  1. Disinclined to work; lazy.

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