Cryptic crossword clue
Dismisses backing band twice before show starts 4-5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word POOH-POOHS

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The straight part
We know that "Dismisses" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dismisses = pooh-poohs.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does POOH-POOHS mean?

POOH-POOHS verb
  1. To dismiss idly with contempt or derision.

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