Follow closely behind (4)

I believe the answer is:

tail

(Other definitions for tail that I've seen before include "Follow - train" , "Follow - dog" , "Follow closely - taper (off)" , "bum" , "part of coat" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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