The term 'COME IN SECOND' can be broken down into three crossword solutions: LOSE, PLACE, and TRAIL. LOSE is a four-letter word meaning to fail to win or to be defeated in a competition. PLACE is a five-letter word meaning to finish in a particular position in a race or competition. TRAIL is also a five-letter word meaning to come after or behind someone or something in a race or competition. Therefore, the phrase 'COME IN SECOND' can be interpreted as finishing in second PLACE in a race or competition, coming after the first PLACE finisher.