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Drop down after washing up? (3)

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ebb

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(Other definitions for ebb that I've seen before include "Go out or recede like tide" , "(Water) recede" , "Abate" , "Tidal outflow" , "Withdraw heartless" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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