Even score

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tie

'even score' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for tie that I've seen before include "Fasten; draw" , "Bond; draw" , "item round neck" , "Neckpiece" , "Neck attire" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times and The Mirror.

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