I now have it- 44a "a little while back" is "second"- it connects with D from dated- I received three suggestions, so I'm not the only who is baffled. Crossword now complete- we're going to start on yesterday's from the guardian- Paul. Expect more cries for assistance! How we miss Araucaria!
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