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Back running behind the others in old Rome (2,2)

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I believe the answer is:

et al

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'the others in old rome' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'back running behind' is the wordplay.
'back' says the letters should be written backwards.
'running behind' becomes 'late' (I've seen this before).
'late' back-to-front is 'ET AL'.

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(Other definitions for et al that I've seen before include "Latin notation - late for others" , "Latin notation meaning and others" , "And others (abbrev.)" , "and everyone else)" , "'And others, to the old Romans (2,2)'" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Crosaire) and the Irish Times.
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