(Of tide) goes out (4)

I believe the answer is:

ebbs

(Other definitions for ebbs that I've seen before include "Flows back or recedes" , "Goes out like tide" , "Wanes" , "Declines gradually" , "flags" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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