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Slow scoring rate? (5)

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lento

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

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(Other definitions for lento that I've seen before include "It's slower than adagio" , "Instruction to players" , "Slow (mus.)" , "Old sayings" , "Musically low speed" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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