Free from error or defect (8)

I believe the answer is:

accurate

(Other definitions for accurate that I've seen before include "Spot on" , "Correct, free of error" , "Factual" , "not deviating from the truth?" , "Precise and exact (8)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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