Undo a bit, as a tie (6)

I believe the answer is:

loosen

(Other definitions for loosen that I've seen before include "Untie, relax" , "Relax the tension" , "Work free" , "Make less tight, slacken" , "Undo a little" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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