Back of a comet (4)

I believe the answer is:

tail

(Other definitions for tail that I've seen before include "weaker batsmen" , "Follow (a suspect)" , "Follow - rear part of aeroplane" , "Shadow" , "Follow the caudal appendage" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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