Bend forwards and downwards (5)

I believe the answer is:

stoop

(Other definitions for stoop that I've seen before include "Deign" , "Bend forward from the waist" , "Bent posture" , "Bow or bend" , "Hunch" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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