Loosen Crossword Clue

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Loosen Crossword Answer

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UNDO

(4 letters)

EASE

(4 letters)

SLACKEN

(7 letters)

RELAX

(5 letters)

DISLODGE

(8 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. cause to become loose
2. undo the ties of

Hint 2: Clue Definition

LOOSEN (verb)
1. make loose or looser
2. disentangle and raise the fibers of

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

UNDO
(4 letters)
EASE
(4 letters)
SLACKEN
(7 letters)
RELAX
(5 letters)
DISLODGE
(8 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
UNITE

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