What does the cryptic crossword clue "Doing well, friend lacking airs and graces (10)" mean?

The definition is "lacking airs and graces". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IN (synonym="IN") + FORM (synonym="doing well") + ALLY (synonym="friend") = INFORMALLY; definition: "lacking airs and graces" The answer is INFORMALLY.

Doing well, friend lacking airs and graces (10)

Times Cryptic #28849 | 3 Down | 2024-02-26 flower

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