Second-string players (2 wds.) Crossword Clue

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Second-string players (2 wds.) Crossword Answer

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SECOND-STRING (adjective)
1. being a replacement or substitute for a regular member of a team
SECOND (noun)
1. an indefinitely short time
2. a 60th part of a minute of arc
SECOND (verb)
1. give support or one’s approval to
2. transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment
SECOND (adjective)
1. coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude
2. a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first
SECOND (adverb)
1. in the second place

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