The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word UNPEG
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result UNPEG
- Out of bed around noon, for one’s release
- To set free, amputate limb?
- Excited, say, about new release
- University no place for one free of attachment
- Remove clip from one page, say
- Leading for example, having captured knight for free?
- Take down a French exercise, grudgingly at first
- Release record, Savanna Herd Rounded Up
- Penguin leaves home, becomes free
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The straight part
We know that "release" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case release = unpeg.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does UNPEG mean?
UNPEG verb- To remove from a peg.