Clue an alternative for 'Loosen' Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Clue an alternative for 'Loosen' last seen in Telegraph Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is UNLACE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% UNLACE Clue an alternative for 'Loosen' (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Sep 29, 2018
8% UNKNOT Loosen (6) The Telegraph Quick Jan 2, 2026
7% HINT Clue (4) Eugene Sheffer Jan 23, 2026
7% EASED Loosened (5) (5) Mirror Quick Jan 22, 2026
7% UNTIE Loosen, as laces (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jan 21, 2026
7% SLACKS Loosens - trousers (6) (6) The Guardian Quick Jan 19, 2026
7% UNDO Loosen, as laces (4) Newsday Jan 7, 2026
7% SLACKEN Loosen (7) (7) The Sun Mini Dec 28, 2025
7% UNLACES Loosens, as sneakers (7) Thomas Joseph Dec 5, 2025
7% UNTIES Loosens, as shoelaces (6) LA Times Daily Dec 2, 2025

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