Bugle call at lights out (4)

I believe the answer is:

taps

(Other definitions for taps that I've seen before include "Exploits" , "Knocks lightly on the faucets" , "Bugs; valves" , "Uses listening devices" , "Military signal to turn the lights out" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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