What does the cryptic crossword clue "Graduation robe rides up somewhat, as new? (6)" mean?

The definition is "new?". The wordplay uses hidden reversed. Hidden reversed in "graduatioN ROBE Rides up somewhat, as new?" The answer is REBORN.

Graduation robe rides up somewhat, as new? (6)

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