What does the cryptic crossword clue "Being humble, turned up to return lost headgear (3,2,4)" mean?

The definition is "Being humble". The wordplay uses a reversal. CAP (synonym=""return lost headgear"") + IN (synonym="IN") + HAND (synonym="HAND") = CAPINHAND; definition: "Being humble," The answer is CAPINHAND.

Being humble, turned up to return lost headgear (3,2,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29275 | 14 Down | 2024-01-10 flower

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