Assist performer indirectly (6-4)

I believe the answer is:

second-hand

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(Other definitions for second-hand that I've seen before include "Previously owned - part of watch" , "Used" , "Not new - part of watch!" , "Not original" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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