15 across
One
submissively
bent
is
taken
to
offer
respect
(4)
One submissively bent is taken to offer respect (4)
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How the clue works
This is a double definition, both playing on the word knee. A One submissively bent refers to the joint you bend when you kneel down, while to be taken to offer respect nods to the phrase 'taking the knee' as a sign of respect.