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To prepare for some fiddling, acknowledge the hand one's given? (4,1,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

take a bow

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'to prepare' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their base form, I don't see how they can define each other.

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(Other definitions for take a bow that I've seen before include "Violinist's lesson one" , "Acknowledge applause with bodily movement" , "Acknowledge applause, bend from waist" , "Before playing, cellist must" , "Acknowledge applause as entertainer does" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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