Cryptic crossword clue
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The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 4 letter word LEAD FREE

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What does LEAD FREE mean?

LEAD FREE adjective
  1. Containing no lead.
  2. (of petroleum) Containing no tetraethyl lead; unleaded.

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