Crossword Genius

Sponge in complimentary pack (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

freeload

'sponge' is the definition.
(freeloading is a kind of sponging)

'complimentary pack' is the wordplay.
'complimentary' becomes 'free' ('free' can be a synonym of 'complimentary').
'pack' becomes 'load' (loading is a kind of packing).
'free'+'load'='FREELOAD'

'in' is the link.

(Other definitions for freeload that I've seen before include "Bum" , "Without giving anything in return, take" , "Sponge" , "Scrounge" , "Enjoy oneself at another's expense" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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