Loosen, in a way Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, May 3, 2020 · 59-Down
Appeared in 9 New York Times Crosswords between May 2001 and January 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 3, 2020 · 59-Down · 5 letters
UNTIE0 of 5 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
cause to become loose; "undo the shoelace"; "untie the knot"; "loosen the necktie"
verb
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Known letters
5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
Other answers seen for this clue
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