Answer:

trailed

Answer	Crossword Clue
TRAILED	Lagged behind
TRAILED	Shadowed
TRAILED	Wasn't winning

TRAILED	Followed after.
TRAILED	Followed.
TRAILED	Lagged behind.
TRAILED	Grew along the ground.
TRAILED	Brought up the rear.
TRAILED	Followed
TRAILED	Brought up the rear
TRAILED	Straggled

TRAILED	Finished second
TRAILED	Lingered behind

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.