Does not win; is deprived of (5)

I believe the answer is:

loses

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

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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