Crossword Genius

Put out without a note as second-hand (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

used

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

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for used that I've seen before include "worked unfairly" , "taken advantage of!" , "Dues (anag.)" , "like majority of cars?" , "Dog-eared" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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