The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word BACKSTAGE
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More clues leading to the result BACKSTAGE
- Support for men only available ultimately behind the scenes
- Cryptic indication of pets out of public view
- Theatre promoter briefly keeps male away from the spotlight
- Run from sponsor cornering male in part of theatre
- Actors’ private parts
- Baronet stashing odd cask to mature out of public view
- Male collared by sponsor wanting reduction in theatre area
- Area of theatre where support gets a makeover
- Football player, male with little energy and out of view
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What does BACKSTAGE mean?
BACKSTAGE noun- The area behind a stage out of view of the audience where performers wait to give their show; especially that of the dressing rooms.
- The private portion of the space used by a business or enterprise.
- Relating to, or situated in the area behind a stage.
- Secret, concealed from the public.
- Towards the area behind the stage.
- Out of view of the public.