Unravels, as a rope (5)
I believe the answer is:
frays
(Other definitions for frays that I've seen before include "Becomes worn; skirmishes" , "fights" , "Strains one's nerves" , "Causes a strain on" , "Shows effect of strain" .)
I believe the answer is:
frays
(Other definitions for frays that I've seen before include "Becomes worn; skirmishes" , "fights" , "Strains one's nerves" , "Causes a strain on" , "Shows effect of strain" .)