Cryptic crossword clue
Takes one’s time with a number of friends 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word DALLIES

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The straight part
We know that "Takes one’s time" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case takes one’s time = dallies.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DALLIES mean?

DALLIES verb
  1. To waste time in trivial activities, or in idleness; to trifle.
  2. To caress, especially of a sexual nature; to fondle or pet
  3. To delay unnecessarily; to while away.
DALLIES noun
  1. Several wraps of rope around the saddle horn, used to stop animals in roping.
DALLIES verb
  1. To wind the lasso rope (ie throw-rope) around the saddle horn (the saddle horn is attached to the pommel of a western style saddle) after the roping of an animal

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