Decided against a bid in spades perhaps (6)

I believe the answer is:

passed

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'decided against a bid' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'spades perhaps' is the wordplay.
'perhaps' is an anagram indicator.
'spades' anagrammed gives 'PASSED'.

'in' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for passed that I've seen before include "Chose not to bid" , "Succeeded" , "Got a good grade" , "Overtook and moved ahead" , "Was successful" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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