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Something of a shock — tension initially relieved (5)

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tress

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(Other definitions for tress that I've seen before include "Braid of hair" , "Obsolete support" , "Long lock or plait of hair" , "is a bit of a shock" , "Switch" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph and The Times.
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