The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word MISLAID
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The straight part
We know that "Lost track of" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lost track of = mislaid.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does MISLAID mean?
MISLAID adjective- Cannot be currently found, put in an obscure place, lost - often temporarily.
- To leave or lay something in the wrong place and then forget where one put it.