Crosses the finish line last, say (5)

I believe the answer is:

loses

(Other definitions for loses that I've seen before include "Goes down" , "Misplaces" , "Fails to win" , "Mislays or is defeated" , "Is unable to find" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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