Lots may get misplaced (4)

I believe the answer is:

lost

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'misplaced' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'lots may' is the wordplay.
'lots' can be anagrammed to 'LOST'.
But, I am not clear how this is indicated.

'get' is the link.

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(Other definitions for lost that I've seen before include "Mislaid or strayed" , "Not recognising one's whereabouts" , "Forgotten; misplaced" , "Suffered defeat" , "Mislaid or astray" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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