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Low key state of mind (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mood

'state of mind' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'low key' is the wordplay.
'low' becomes 'moo' ('moo' can be a synonym of 'low').
'key' becomes 'd' (I've seen this in other clues**).
'moo'+'d'='MOOD'

(Other definitions for mood that I've seen before include "Frame of mind" , "at times appears very high" , "Feeling of doom" , "State of mind, humour" , "feelings" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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