It floats: but if it can't be dumped, it might have to be carried (4,4)
I believe the answer is:
dead wood
If this is the answer I cannot explain how the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Another definition for dead wood that I've seen is " Useless people".)
I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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