Let go, in a way (7)

I believe the answer is:

unclasp

(Other definitions for unclasp that I've seen before include "Detach (necklace, belt, etc)" , "Open - release from grip" , "let go" , "Loosen grip on" , "Unfasten" .)

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

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