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Freelancer has vigour and style (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

elan

'vigour and style' is the definition.
(elan is style or elegance)

'freelancer has' is the wordplay.
'has' indicates a hidden word.
'ELAN' can be found hidden inside 'freelancer'.

(Other definitions for elan that I've seen before include "Vitality" , "spirit" , "Stylish verve" , "Vivacity, panache" , "Energy, style and enthusiasm" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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