Ecstasy after John's free (5)
3D — Ecstasy after John's free (5) — LOOSE
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Definition
Definition found: 'free' — The straight definition sits at one end of the clue — here it's a single word meaning unrestrained.The straight definition sits at one end of the clue — here it's a single word meaning unrestrained.
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Wordplay
Wordplay: CharadeNo indicator words here — the parts just join end to end. That's a charade.
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Abbreviation
Abbreviations spotted: 'Ecstasy' → E'after' tells us this single letter is tacked on to the end, not the start.
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Synonym
Synonyms spotted: 'John's' → LOOSBuild the answer as a recipe — this longer piece comes first because the clue says the other piece follows it. Going to the John(s)
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Assembly
E + LOOS = LOOSE