Declare (someone) free from guilt (7)

I believe the answer is:

absolve

(Other definitions for absolve that I've seen before include "Exculpate" , "Fully pardon" , "Free (a person) from guilt" , "Set free from guilt" , "Clear of blame or guilt" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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