Cryptic crossword clue
At last turn was front runner but broke down 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word STALLED

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What does STALLED mean?

STALLED verb
  1. To put (an animal, etc.) in a stall.
  2. To fatten.
  3. To come to a standstill.
  4. To cause to stop making progress, to hinder, to slow down, to delay or forestall.
  5. To plunge into mire or snow so as not to be able to get on; to set; to fix.
  6. (of an engine) To stop suddenly.
  7. To cause the engine of a manual-transmission car to stop by going too slowly for the selected gear.
  8. To exceed the critical angle of attack, resulting in loss of lift.
  9. To live in, or as if in, a stall; to dwell.
  10. To be stuck, as in mire or snow; to stick fast.
  11. To be tired of eating, as cattle.
  12. To place in an office with the customary formalities; to install.
  13. To forestall; to anticipate.
  14. To keep close; to keep secret.
STALLED verb
  1. To employ delaying tactics against.
  2. To employ delaying tactics.

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