Very fit one leaving becomes subdued (4)

I believe the answer is:

soft

(Other definitions for soft that I've seen before include "piano?" , "Seat" , "Giving little resistance" , "Subdued - gentle" , "Pliant" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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