Cryptic crossword clue
Subordinate not quickly losing head 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word LOWLY

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What does LOWLY mean?

LOWLY adjective
  1. Not high; not elevated in place; low.
  2. Low in rank or social importance.
  3. Not lofty or sublime; humble.
  4. Having a low esteem of one's own worth; humble; meek; free from pride.
LOWLY adverb
  1. In a low manner; humbly; meekly; modestly.
  2. In a low condition; meanly.
  3. At low pitch or volume.

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