The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word LEISURELY
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More clues leading to the result LEISURELY
- Lie around, definitely relaxed
- Dropping new name, Lenin no doubt relaxed
- Laid-back learner initially exasperated instructor, no doubt
- Garland for certain befitting a holiday?
- Of course, supporting the French I must be relaxed
- Not forced to have floral decoration, as it would seem
- Without haste place flower arrangements on River Kolyma’s centre
- Loose garland, indeed
- Flowers? Definitely in Adagio
- The continental one certainly taking plenty of time
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The straight part
We know that "Laid-back" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case laid-back = leisurely.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does LEISURELY mean?
LEISURELY adjective- Characterized by leisure; taking plenty of time; unhurried
- In a leisurely manner.