In need of an evening out?

CREASED

Think of how fabric might look after being folded tightly for too long—this word describes that worn, crumpled state.

This clue plays on the double meaning of "evening out." One sense is smoothing something—like ironing out a crease in fabric—while the other hints at going out at night. "In need of" suggests something that’s wrinkled or "creased," which fits both the literal and punny interpretation. The answer cleverly ties the idea of fixing a fold with the phrase "evening out."