What does the cryptic crossword clue "Free bubbly came in before spread (10)" mean?

The definition is "Free". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of CAMEIN ("came in") + PATE (synonym of "spread") [anagram: "bubbly"] = EMANCIPATE; definition: "Free" The answer is EMANCIPATE.

Free bubbly came in before spread (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29084 | 22 Across | 2023-05-31 flower

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