Answer: straggle

AnswerCrossword Clue
STRAGGLEFall behind
STRAGGLEWander off course
STRAGGLEWander off course.
STRAGGLERamble.
STRAGGLEWander from line of march.
STRAGGLEWander
STRAGGLEBring up the rear
STRAGGLEWander off
STRAGGLERove
STRAGGLEOpposite of lead
straggleGrow, spread, or be laid out in an irregular, untidy way
straggleto stray (to wander from the proper course)
straggleMove along slowly, typically in a small irregular group, so as to remain some distance behind the person or people in front