Loitered (7)
(Other definitions for hovered that I've seen before include "Remained in the one place in the air" , "Remained in the air without moving" , "Hung in the air" , "Floated" .)
'loitered' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for dawdled that I've seen before include "Wasted time" , "Dallied, hung back" , "Lagged behind" .)
(Other definitions for lagged that I've seen before include "Got behind; insulated" , "Fell behind; insulated" , "Wrapped for warmth" , "Fell behind others" , "insurance against freezing" .)