What does the cryptic crossword clue "Former con mostly had something for free (9)" mean?

The definition is "free". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EX (synonym="EX") + TRIC (synonym="TRIC") + ATE (synonym="ATE") = EXTRICATE; definition: "free" The answer is EXTRICATE.

Former con mostly had something for free (9)

Times Cryptic #29170 | 10 Across | 2025-03-06 flower

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