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Part of tackle in second game (5)

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I believe the answer is:

spool

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'part of tackle' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'second game' is the wordplay.
'second' becomes 's' (common abbreviation).
'game' becomes 'pool' (pool is a kind of game).
's'+'pool'='SPOOL'

'in' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for spool that I've seen before include "Bobbin, reel" , "Ribbon holder" , "Loops around with reel" , "Cylinder for winding film etc" , "On which film is wound" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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