Cryptic crossword clue
Talking idly of low energy after school 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word SCHMOOZING

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Talking idly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case talking idly = schmoozing.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SCHMOOZING mean?

SCHMOOZING verb
  1. To talk casually, especially in order to gain an advantage or make a social connection.

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