In submissive manner (6)

I believe the answer is:

meekly

(Other definitions for meekly that I've seen before include "In docile, obedient manner" , "In a submissive way" , "In submissive or passive manner" , "In gentle, acquiescent manner" , "Submissively, gently" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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