Get something for nothing (5)

I believe the answer is:

cadge

(Other definitions for cadge that I've seen before include "Try to borrow" , "Sponge (eg money)" , "Scrounge (money, etc)" , "freeload" , "get free" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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