Lazy, and lacking a work pattern Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Lazy, and lacking a work pattern last seen in Telegraph Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SHIFTLESS.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SHIFTLESS Lazy, and lacking a work pattern (9) The Telegraph Cryptic May 9, 2018
7% IDLE Work-shy, lazy (4) (4) The Sun Mini Nov 4, 2026
6% PAISLEY Fabric pattern (7) The Times Concise Nov 3, 2026
6% SLUGGISH Lacking energy and alertness, also another word for "lazy" (8)
6% SLOB Lazy person (4) Puzzler Backwords Oct 24, 2026
6% UPA "-- Lazy River" (3) Eugene Sheffer Oct 23, 2026
6% EASYREAD Book for a lazy afternoon (8) USA Today Oct 22, 2026
6% HASNT Lacks (5) New York Times Oct 15, 2026
6% TOILE Patterned fabric (5) New York Times Oct 7, 2026
6% SHORTSHRIFT Lack of recognition for working a split shift? (11) LA Times Daily Sep 30, 2026

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