The Clue
Kind of freedom (8 letter answer)
The Answer
ACADEMIC
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Notes
The answer ACADEMIC is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
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Definition
ACADEMIC as a noun:
1. (academician, academic, faculty member) = an educator who works at a college or university
ACADEMIC as an adjective:
1. associated with academia or an academy; "the academic curriculum"; "academic gowns"
2. hypothetical or theoretical and not expected to produce an immediate or practical result; "an academic discussion"; "an academic question"
3. (academic, donnish, pedantic) = marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects