Cryptic crossword clue
Relaxed and informal — though hard on the way back? 4-5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word EASY-GOING

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The straight part
We know that "Relaxed and informal" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case relaxed and informal = easy-going.
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 EASY-GOING mean?

EASY-GOING adjective
  1. (of a person) calm, relaxed, casual and informal
  2. (of a journey or pace) unhurried

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