Cryptic crossword clue
Friendly uncle grew up free as a bird? 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word UNCAGED

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The straight part
We know that "free as a bird" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case free as a bird = uncaged.
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 UNCAGED mean?

UNCAGED verb
  1. To take out of or release from a cage.
  2. (by extension) To unleash; to remove from restraints.
UNCAGED adjective
  1. Not caged; not kept in a cage.

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