One lagging behind the group (9)

I believe the answer is:

straggler

(Other definitions for straggler that I've seen before include "Person lagging behind" , "he's in no hurry" , "Lingerer" , "One falls behind" , "One trailing behind a group" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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