The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word EXTRAS
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More clues leading to the result EXTRAS
- Unusually small bit players
- Perhaps bye-bye kiss stops tears flowing?
- Old star in a scrum bit players
- 5 minor players?
- Minor members of cast say bye-bye
- We make a crowd? Divorcees grabbing pictures, say, back
- Runs from former wife’s threats, oddly
- Yesterday’s star performing as uncredited cast
- Unattributed element in score for temporary players
- They won’t top the bill, in any form
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What does EXTRAS mean?
EXTRAS noun- Something additional, such as an item above and beyond the ordinary school curriculum, or added to the usual charge on a bill.
- An extra edition of a newspaper, which is printed outside of the normal printing cycle.
- A run scored without the ball having hit the striker's bat - a wide, bye, leg bye or no ball.
- A supernumerary or walk-on in a film or play.
- Something of an extra quality or grade.