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Last parts of national anthem in various keys, without winds (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

becalmed

'without winds' is the definition.
(as in becalmed seas)

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for becalmed that I've seen before include "(of sailing ship) unable to move" , "Motionless (at sea)" , "still at sea" , "Motionless through lack of wind" , "As a sailing ship without wind" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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