The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word INFORMAL
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result INFORMAL
- Relaxed boy attending class first
- Playing well, half-naked and relaxed
- Easy setter – female – in run-of-the-mill setting
- One regular eats starter of fish that’s not starchy
- Currently getting results, a learner appears casual
- Playing well at centre-half in friendly
- Relaxed, fill in a line
- Let a student know without ceremony?
- Unofficial instruction to tell a student what is going on
- In class a student becomes familiar
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "Easy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case easy = informal.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does INFORMAL mean?
INFORMAL adjective- Not formal or ceremonious.
- Not in accord with the usual regulations.
- Suited for everyday use.
- (of language) Reflecting everyday, non-ceremonious usage.
- Not organized; not structured or planned.