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Still turn up, very lost (5)

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inert

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'still' is the definition.
(not moving)

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(Other definitions for inert that I've seen before include "Like some gases" , "Sluggish, inactive" , "Sluggish, still" , "Motionless or lifeless" , "Unable to move or resist motion" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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