The Clue
Keeps the host up, perhaps (7 letter answer)
The Answer
LINGERS
Tags
Notes
The answer LINGERS is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Hangs around
Hangs back
Doesn't go away
Definition
LINGER as a verb:
1. remain present although waning or gradually dying; "Her perfume lingered on"
2. (loiter, lounge, footle, lollygag, loaf, lallygag, hang around, mess about, tarry, linger, lurk, mill about, mill around) = be about; "The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square"; "Who is this man that is hanging around the department?"
3. (tarry, linger) = leave slowly and hesitantly
4. (linger, dawdle) = take one's time; proceed slowly
5. (hover, linger) = move to and fro; "The shy student lingered in the corner"