Fall behind the pack (8)

I believe the answer is:

straggle

(Other definitions for straggle that I've seen before include "Spread out irregularly" , "Wander" , "Spread out untidily" , "String out" , "Linger behind" .)

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

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