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Makes available broadcast of icy conditions (5,2)

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I believe the answer is:

frees up

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'makes' is the definition.
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'available broadcast of icy conditions' is the wordplay.
'available' becomes 'free ' (similar in meaning).
'broadcast of icy conditions' becomes 'sup' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'free'+'sup'='FREES UP'

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(Other definitions for frees up that I've seen before include "Releases from commitment" , "Restores availability" .)

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