Tip (one’s hat) respectfully (4)

I believe the answer is:

doff

(Other definitions for doff that I've seen before include "Remove (e.g. hat)" , "Take off hat as mark of respect" , "Remove one's cap" , "Lift (one's hat)" , "shed" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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