...relaxes during overseas escape (5)

I believe the answer is:

eases

'relaxes' is the definition.
(ease can mean to relax or reduce)

'during overseas escape' is the wordplay.
'during' indicates a hidden word.
'EASES' can be found hidden inside 'overseas escape'.

(Other definitions for eases that I've seen before include "Softens" , "Assuages or slackens" , "Moderates" , "Makes more comfortable" , "Relieves, loosens" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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