Saunter off free from blame (5)

I believe the answer is:

amble

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'saunter off free' is the definition.
'amble' can be an answer for 'saunter' (I've seen this before). I'm not sure about the 'off free' bit.

'from blame' is the wordplay.
'from' indicates anagramming the letters (from the letters).
'blame' with letters rearranged gives 'AMBLE'.

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(Other definitions for amble that I've seen before include "Blame (anag.)" , "Dawdle" , "Stroll, saunter" , "Walk in a leisurely fashion" , "Walk at an easy pace" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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