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Back runner-up (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

second

I believe this is a double definition.

'back' is the first definition.
('second' can be a synonym of 'back')

'runner-up' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

(Other definitions for second that I've seen before include "Position of runner-up" , "Attendant in a duel or boxing match" , "Subordinate; moment" , "Moment; musical interval" , "Back-up; short time" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian and The Times.
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