What does the cryptic crossword clue "One using free ticket passed on by teacher (8)" mean?

The definition is "One using free ticket". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DEAD (synonym of "passed on") + HEAD (synonym of "teacher"); definition: "One using free ticket" The answer is DEADHEAD.

One using free ticket passed on by teacher (8)

Times Cryptic #28817 | 28 Across | 2024-01-19 flower

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