Bends over in bars (6)

I believe the answer is:

stoops

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'bends over' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

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(Other definitions for stoops that I've seen before include "Goldsmith play 'She ...... to Conquer'" , "Bends over" , "Descends steeply (of a bird of prey)" , "Condescends" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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