Begins to unravel (5)

I believe the answer is:

frays

(Other definitions for frays that I've seen before include "fights" , "Shows effect of strain" , "Causes a strain on" , "gets worn out" , "Strains one's nerves" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.

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