Crossword Genius

Going places, free at last? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

loose

'going places free at last?' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'going places free at last?' is the wordplay.
'going places' becomes 'loos' (places to 'go').
'at last?' indicates one should take the final letters (I've seen 'at last' mean this).
The final letter of 'free' is 'e'.
'loos'+'e'='LOOSE'

(Other definitions for loose that I've seen before include "Water heater" , "Unrestricted" , "Not crammed" , "Release" , "easy with one's favours" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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