Dilly-dally, lag behind (6)

I believe the answer is:

dawdle

(Other definitions for dawdle that I've seen before include "Potter along" , "Move slowly or idly" , "Loiter" , "Lag behind" , "Take your time, walk slowly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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