Tree: no axe (anag.) (9)

I believe the answer is:

exonerate

(Other definitions for exonerate that I've seen before include "Justify" , "Free from obligation, blame" , "Excuse" , "Discharge" , "Release" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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