What does the cryptic crossword clue "In Vietnam, a stealthy gesture of greeting (7)" mean?

The definition is "greeting". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden in "in vietNAM, A STEalthy gesture of greeting" The answer is NAMASTE.

In Vietnam, a stealthy gesture of greeting (7)

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