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Large buffoon to stand idly by (4)

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I believe the answer is:

loaf

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'stand idly by' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'large buffoon' is the wordplay.
'large' becomes 'L' (eg in clothes sizes).
'buffoon' becomes 'oaf' (I've seen this in another clue).
'l'+'oaf'='LOAF'

'to' is the link.

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(Other definitions for loaf that I've seen before include "Suffer loss of credibility" , "more than just crumbs!" , "Lounge about" , "Baguette or cob, perhaps" , "Some bread; 10 (slang)" .)

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