What does the cryptic crossword clue "Be free to be a nudist (4,7,2)" mean?

The definition is "Be free". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HAVE (synonym="HAVE") + NOTHING (synonym="NOTHING") + ON (synonym="to have no scheduled appointments") = HAVENOTHINGON; definition: "Be free" The answer is HAVENOTHINGON.

Be free to be a nudist (4,7,2)

Guardian Cryptic #29218 | 9 Down | 2023-11-03 flower

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