### Clue: Seconds a beanpole may welcome? (7-2)
### Answer: RUNNERS-UP 
 ### Explanation: Definition: Seconds
  Cryptic defn: Not time, but those who come in second-place.  A beanpole,a tall stick meant for a bean plant,runner to climb up would welcome such, if it was animate.  The surface tells of a beanpole,a tall skinny person who may welcome seconds,second helpings.