Bring up the rear (5)

I believe the answer is:

trail

(Other definitions for trail that I've seen before include "Linger behind" , "Track made through wild country" , "Drop behind" , "Path or track through wild or hilly country" , "Wake" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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