Twist dated to escape (7,3)

I believe the answer is:

wriggle out

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'escape' is the definition.
I don't know anything about this answer so I can't tell whether it can be defined by this definition.

'twist dated' is the wordplay.
'twist' becomes 'wriggle' (synonyms).
'dated' becomes 'out'.
'wriggle'+'out'='WRIGGLE OUT'

'to' acts as a link.

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I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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