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Insulation Failing To Keep Up Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
LAGGING which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
LAGGING
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "LAGGING" which means:
- noun
- • Insulation used to wrap around pipes or boilers or laid in attics to prevent loss of heat verb
- • To fail to keep up (the pace), to fall behind
- • To cover (for example, pipes) with felt strips or similar material (referring to a time lag effect in thermal transfer)
- • To transport as a punishment for crime.
- • To cause to lag; to slacken. adjective
- • Falling behind, not keeping up the pace
- • Occurring after; indicating the later phase of
An example sentence would be:
- • "The lagging economy has led to high unemployment rates."
- • "Her lagging energy levels prevented her from completing the project on time."
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