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Lots may get mislaid (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lost

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'mislaid' is the definition.
('lose' can be a synonym of 'mislay')

'lots may' is the wordplay.
'lots' anagrams to 'LOST'.
Though, I am not clear how this is indicated.

'get' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for lost that I've seen before include "Forgotten; misplaced" , "Baffled" , "Unable to find one's way" , "Not knowing one's whereabouts" , "Unable to be found" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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