Need a decent word processor

hello i need a FREE decent word processor ONLY. Not neo office because i can't upgrade. All i need is a good word processor that is free. I might be asking a lot but i don't know. I'm an "intermediate" mac user. But i don't know much about what kind of free apps are out there.

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