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Note free framework (4)

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I believe the answer is:

grid

'framework' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'note free' is the wordplay.
'note' becomes 'g' (musical note).
'free' becomes 'rid' ('rid' can be a synonym of 'free'**).
'g'+'rid'='GRID'

(Other definitions for grid that I've seen before include "Map reference system" , "Source of power" , "Bars used to make one" , "Power distribution network" , "Network of spaced lines" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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