Word before "speech" or "spirit" Crossword Clue

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Word before "speech" or "spirit" Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. not taken up by scheduled activities
2. not fixed in position
(verb)
1. part with a possession or right
2. relieve from
(noun)
1. people who are free
(adverb)
1. without restraint

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SPIRIT (noun)
1. the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
2. any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings
SPIRIT (verb)
1. infuse with spirit
SPEECH (noun)
1. (language) communication by word of mouth
2. the mental faculty or power of vocal communication

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
FERE

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