Answer: doormats

AnswerCrossword Clue
DOORMATS

Figuratively, timid people.

DOORMATS

Perennially last-place teams

DOORMATS

Perennial last-place teams

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Pushovers
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Easily-used people
DOORMATSCellar-dwellers
DOORMATSSubmissive ones
DOORMATSFiguratively, people who get stepped on.
DOORMATSHousehold needs.
DOORMATSWeak-willed ones
DOORMATSEntrance accessories
DOORMATSPunching bags
DOORMATSPatsies, so to speak
DOORMATSThose who are frequently mistreated
DOORMATSOverly submissive persons
DOORMATSThey're well trod
DOORMATSBorn losers, figuratively
DOORMATSThey get stepped on a lot