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This time is not the first (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

second

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'this time' is the first definition.
(unit of time)

'not the first' is the second definition.
(not the first but the second)

'is' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for second that I've seen before include "Position of runner-up" , "Silver medal position" , "Mo" , "Support, assist" , "Between first and third" .)

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