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Retreats, with "off" (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

backs

(Other definitions for backs that I've seen before include "Reverses" , "delightful Cambridge area" , "Defensive players" , "Gives support or one's blessing to" , "champions" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.
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