Free from a difficult situation (9)

I believe the answer is:

extricate

(Other definitions for extricate that I've seen before include "Free (something) from difficulty" , "Free (someone) from difficulty" , "Disentangle, set free" , "Get free from" , "Free from complicated situation" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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