The term 'drags along' can be described by three crossword solutions: TOWS (4 letters), SCHLEPS (7 letters), and LUGS (4 letters). To tow something means to pull it behind a vehicle, usually with a rope or chain. Schlepping is a slang term for carrying something in an awkward or difficult manner. Lugging is the act of carrying something heavy or bulky. All three words describe the act of dragging something along, either by pulling, carrying, or lugging it.