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Idles around going into decline (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

slide

'decline' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'idles around' is the wordplay.
'around' indicates an anagram.
'idles' is an anagram of 'SLIDE'.

'going into' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for slide that I've seen before include "Picture" , "Transparency" , "Playground chute" , "leading to a fall" , "Make mild fun of" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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