Cryptic crossword clue
Taking it easy, yearning to include uniform 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Taking it easy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case taking it easy = lounging.
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 LOUNGING mean?

LOUNGING verb
  1. To relax; to spend time lazily; to stand, sit, or recline, in an indolent manner.
LOUNGING noun
  1. The act of one who lounges.

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