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Second little creature? That's right! (4)

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I believe the answer is:

tick

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This clue is a triple definition!

'second little' is the first definition.
'tick' can be an answer for 'second' (both can mean a very short amount of time). I'm not sure about the 'little' bit.

'creature?' is the second definition.
(tick is a kind of creature)

'that's right' is the third definition.
(a tick can indicate a correct answer)

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for tick that I've seen before include "Beat" , "Make noise like old clock" , "Sound of an old watch" , "Not cross" , "Check the small mattress?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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