What does the cryptic crossword clue "Moved slowly in a jam, losing lead position (5)" mean?

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Moved slowly in a jam, losing lead position (5)

Times Cryptic #29378 | 22 Down | 2025-11-04

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{w}EDGED (in a jam) [losing lead position]

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