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The Clue

Doesn't keep up (4 letter answer)

The Answer

LAGS

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Notes

The answer LAGS is uncommon, appearing about once every 375 puzzles.

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Is seconds behind
Stays behind
Brings up the rear
Fails to keep pace
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Weakens little by little

Definition

LAG as a noun:

1. (slowdown, lag, retardation) = the act of slowing down or falling behind
2. (interim, meantime, meanwhile, lag) = the time between one event, process, or period and another; "meanwhile the socialists are running the government"
3. (stave, lag) = one of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket

LAG as a verb:

1. (lag, dawdle, fall back, fall behind) = hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.
2. (imprison, incarcerate, lag, immure, put behind bars, jail, jug, gaol, put away, remand) = lock up or confine, in or as in a jail; "The suspects were imprisoned without trial"; "the murderer was incarcerated for the rest of his life"
3. throw or pitch at a mark, as with coins
4. cover with lagging to prevent heat loss; "lag pipes"