| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| FADE | Lose ground in the standings |
| SLIP | Lose ground in the standings |
| SLIPSLIDE | Lose ground, in a Paul Simon song |
| ERODE | Lose ground? |
| ERODE | Lose ground |
| SLIP | Lose ground |
| RECEDE | Lose ground |
| ERODE | Lose ground, literally |
| KEEPUP | Don't lose ground |
| ERODE | Slowly lose ground |
| REGRESS | Lose ground, mentally |
| RELAPSE | Lose ground after convalescing |
