What does the cryptic crossword clue "Complimentary strong drink for a non-conformist (4,6)" mean?

The definition is "Complimentary". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FREE (synonym=""complimentary"") + SPIRIT (synonym=""strong drink"") = FREESPIRIT; definition: "non-conformist" The answer is FREESPIRIT.

Complimentary strong drink for a non-conformist (4,6)

Guardian Cryptic #29561 | 19 Across | 2024-12-09 flower

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