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Straighten up and relax (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

unbend

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'straighten up' is the first definition.
('unbend' can be a synonym of 'straighten up')

'relax' is the second definition.
('unbend' can be a synonym of 'relax')

'and' is the link.

(Other definitions for unbend that I've seen before include "Become less reserved" , "Relax - straighten out!" , "Cease to stand on one's dignity" , "Take (exam) again" , "Relax, become more affable" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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