Draw back like the tide (3)

I believe the answer is:

ebb

(Other definitions for ebb that I've seen before include "Withdraw heartless" , "(Of tidewater) recede" , "Type of tide" , "Tidal outflow" , "Outward flow of the tide" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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