The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word COMPLIMENTARY
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result COMPLIMENTARY
- Like free tickets - reciprocal, by the sound of it
- Free school meal tiny? Rashford’s first to get involved
- Eulogistic report comprising place north of Italy
- Describing John Dryden, maybe, critical notes given free
- Analysis about odd parts of poll is free
- Free burst lip for cutting remark
- Free permit only came about without sweetheart once
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The straight part
We know that "Free" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case free = complimentary.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does COMPLIMENTARY mean?
COMPLIMENTARY adjective- In the nature of a compliment.
- Free; provided at no charge.
- With respect to the closing of a letter, formal and professional.