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Assists in short time (7)

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seconds

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'time' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for seconds that I've seen before include "in a little while" , "not for long periods?" , "Short periods of time for supporters" , "Boxer's aides" , "Inferior goods" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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