Like a tooth that's about to fall out (5)

I believe the answer is:

loose

(Other definitions for loose that I've seen before include "Not firmly fixed" , "Hanging" , "Slack; not exact" , "poor fit?" , "Relaxed; not tethered" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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