Make less tight or stiff (6)

I believe the answer is:

loosen

(Other definitions for loosen that I've seen before include "Relax the tension" , "relax or tear apart" , "Untie, relax" , "Undo a little" , "Work free" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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