Free pass in sports Crossword Clue

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Free pass in sports Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. an automatic advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent
2. a farewell remark

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

FREE (adjective)
1. not taken up by scheduled activities
2. not fixed in position
FREE (verb)
1. part with a possession or right
2. relieve from
FREE (noun)
1. people who are free
FREE (adverb)
1. without restraint
PASS (verb)
1. move past
2. eliminate from the body
PASS (noun)
1. a usually brief attempt
2. success in satisfying a test or requirement
PASS (adjective)
1. of advancing the ball by throwing it

Hint 3: Anagram

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

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28. Remote batteries

30. Social ___

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46. "The Spanish Tragedy" playwright Thomas

47. Washboard parts

49. Grocery aisle enticement

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58. Wading bird

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Down

1. Say "As if!," e.g.

2. Clamdigger pants style

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4. Sand-colored

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6. Web addresses

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38. What some people think this puzzle's image represents

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