What does the cryptic crossword clue "Idler, lovely and free (4-3-7)" mean?

The definition is "Idler,". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GOOD (synonym="lovely") + FORNOTHING (synonym="free") = GOOD-FOR-NOTHING; definition: "Idler," The answer is Good-for-nothing.

What is the answer to "Idler, lovely and free (4-3-7)"?

The answer is Good-for-nothing.

Idler, lovely and free (4-3-7)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3082 | 2 Down | 2020-11-15 flower

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