Bends over in knots? (4)

I believe the answer is:

bows

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This could be a double definition.

'bends over' is the first definition.
'bows' can be an answer for 'bends' (bowing is a kind of bending). I'm unsure of the 'over' bit.

'knots?' is the second definition.
(bow is a kind of knot)

'in' is the link.

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(Other definitions for bows that I've seen before include "Weapons" , "foreparts" , "Looped knots of ribbons - fiddlesticks!" , "Knots with two loops" , "Bends, defers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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