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Guy changing quietly into black gown (4)

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I believe the answer is:

robe

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'gown' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'guy changing quietly into black' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'black' could be 'b' (as in pencil classifications) and 'b' is found in the answer.
The remaining letters 'roe' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

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(Other definitions for robe that I've seen before include "Long loose garment or dressing gown" , "Ceremonial garb" , "Dressed buffalo hide" , "Formal vestment" , "Old cloak for Boer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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