What does the cryptic crossword clue "Relaxed popular class by a lake (8)" mean?

The definition is "Relaxed". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IN (abbreviation="popular") + FORM (synonym="class") + A (abbreviation="a") + L (abbreviation="lake") = INFORMAL; definition: "Relaxed" The answer is INFORMAL.

Relaxed popular class by a lake (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29549 | 11 Across | 2024-11-25 flower

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