Here are the possible solutions for they often have seconds clue
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Clue
Relevancy
duels
Clue
They often have seconds
Definition
DUEL, to fight formally
duelers
Clue
They usually have seconds
Definition
DUELER, one who duels, also DUELIST, DUELLER, DUELLIST
newt
Clue
Gingrich who said "females have biological problems staying in a ditch for thirty days because they get infections and they don't have upper body strength"
Definition
a tailed amphibian of the salamander family, also EWT