Place out of alignment; counterbalance (6)

I believe the answer is:

offset

(Other definitions for offset that I've seen before include "make an effort" , "Compensation; printing technique" , "Counterbalance or compensate for" , "Place out of line" , "Balance out" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.