Duelers Assistant Crossword Clue

We think the answer is "SECOND" which means:

adjective
• • A part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first
noun
• • 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the systeme international d'unites
• • An indefinitely short time
• • The fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield
• • A particular point in time
• • Following the first in an ordering or series
• • A 60th part of a minute of arc
• • The official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match
• • A speech seconding a motion
• • The gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle
• • Merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name
adverb
• • In the second place
adjective satellite
• • Coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude
verb
• • Give support or one's approval to
• • Transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment

An example sentence would be:

• • "He finished the race in second place."
• • "She only had a second to react."

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