Loosen laces, e.g. (5)

I believe the answer is:

untie

(Other definitions for untie that I've seen before include "Release, loosen" , "Loosen ropes or knots" , "Remove ropes, unfasten" , "Undo, unlace" , "Detach" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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