Linger around (5)

I believe the answer is:

tarry

(Other definitions for tarry that I've seen before include "Dawdle" , "Drag one's feet" , "covered with dark liquid" , "Lag" , "Stay longer than intended" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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