When liberated, Lance split and worked as a mercenary (10)
I believe the answer is:
freelanced
'worked as a mercenary' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.
'when liberated lance split' is the wordplay.
'when liberated' becomes 'freed' (synonyms. I am not sure about the 'when' bit.).
'split' indicates putting letters inside (some letters split a word into two).
'freed' placed around 'lance' is 'FREELANCED'.
'and' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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