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Nurse releasing husband from danger (5)

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I believe the answer is:

treat

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'nurse' is the definition.
(I've seen this in other clues)

'husband from danger' is the wordplay.
'husband' becomes 'h'.
'from' suggests deleting specific letters.
'danger' becomes 'threat' (threat is a kind of danger).
'threat' with 'h' taken away is 'TREAT'.

'releasing' acts as a link.
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(Other definitions for treat that I've seen before include "An indulgence; handle" , "Indulgence; deal with" , "Stand a drink" , "Practise medicine" , "Minister - buy one a drink" .)

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