What does the cryptic crossword clue "Thatcher's work is ... free (2,3,5)" mean?

The definition is "free". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ON (synonym="ON") + THE (synonym="THE") + HOUSE (synonym="HOUSE") = ONTHEHOUSE; definition: "... free" The answer is ONTHEHOUSE.

Thatcher's work is ... free (2,3,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29285 | 11 Across | 2024-01-22 flower

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