Cryptic crossword clue
Freewheel when in bed 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word COAST

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The straight part
We know that "Freewheel" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case freewheel = coast.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does COAST mean?

COAST noun
  1. The edge of the land where it meets an ocean, sea, gulf, bay, or large lake.
  2. The side or edge of something.
  3. A region of land; a district or country.
  4. A region of the air or heavens.
COAST verb
  1. To glide along without adding energy; to allow a vehicle to continue moving forward after disengaging the engine or ceasing to apply motive power.
  2. To sail along a coast.
  3. To make a minimal effort; to continue to do something in a routine way, without initiative or effort.
  4. To draw near to; to approach; to keep near, or by the side of.
  5. To sail by or near; to follow the coastline of.
  6. To conduct along a coast or river bank.
  7. To slide downhill; to slide on a sled upon snow or ice.

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