Cryptic crossword clue
Lazy couturier’s first thousand non-iron dresses? 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word FECKLESS

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The straight part
We know that "Lazy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lazy = feckless.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does FECKLESS mean?

FECKLESS adjective
  1. Lacking purpose.
  2. Without skill, ineffective, incompetent.
  3. Lacking the courage to act in any meaningful way.
  4. Lacking vitality.

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