The term 'Loses a Lap' is a phrase used in racing to describe when a driver falls behind the leader by one lap. The crossword solutions for this term are 'Stands' (6 letters), 'RISES' (5 letters), and 'Standsup' (8 letters). These words can be interpreted as a metaphor for the situation, with 'Stands' representing the driver's position before they fall behind, 'RISES' representing the leader's position, and 'Standsup' representing the driver's attempt to catch up.