Take off, as a cap (7)

I believe the answer is:

unscrew

(Other definitions for unscrew that I've seen before include "Take off (eg, a lid)" , "Take the top off" , "Twist and open" , "Loosen" , "Unfasten by twisting" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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