Fighting, free or festive (6)

I believe the answer is:

spirit

(Other definitions for spirit that I've seen before include "Mood - ghost - alcohol" , "A shade" , "character like Ariel" , "Courage, energy" , "Ghost or soul" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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