nah, if you have to go that far then better to cut it.
try to bend it down and close to the stem and get it wedged between other leaves/stems. dont be afraid to twist it. if it breaks not that big a deal.
im bout 3 weeks into my first bloom, so i get a lil nervous about defol during this time too. just doesnt seem like the time for fucking up. and i tend to get scissor happy in my tent.
seems like a tricky balance. need enough leaves to power big buds. need enough airflow space to prevent mold. need light to hit all your bud sites. and on top of tbat, after 5 weeks shes about done making leaves!
the website says over n over to tuck if you can, especially for beginners. better to take less during flower than too much. so im just being careful right now.