Was it slow in getting to Virginia? (7)

I believe the answer is:

creeper

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'virginia?' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for creeper that I've seen before include "Climbing plant" , "Climber" , "low-lying plant" , "Rambler" , "Say, Virginia" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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