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Glided with pilot at rear? Tops! (4)

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lids

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'tops' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for lids that I've seen before include "Covers for opening and closing" , "Eye covers" , "Movable tops or covers" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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