Cryptic crossword clue
Avoiding work around home, departs for water sport 4-6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word SKIN-DIVING

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What does SKIN-DIVING mean?

SKIN-DIVING verb
  1. To swim underwater with equipment.

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