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Background actor – Crossword Clue
The answer to the crossword clue “Background actor” is EXTRA (5 letters). Most recently EXTRA, in the NYT Mini on September 9, 2026.
| Answer | Letters | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| EXTRA | 5 | E____ |
What EXTRA means
- adjectivemore than is needed, desired, or required
- nouna minor actor in crowd scenes
- nounan additional edition of a newspaper (usually to report a crisis)
Where this clue appeared
| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2026 | NYT Mini 6A | EXTRA |
Other clues for EXTRA
- Crowd scene actor
- When repeated, cry before "Read all about it!"
- When doubled, old newsboy's cry
- X, on a shirt tag
- Bonus
- Like guacamole, for some menu orders
- Always behaving excessively, in modern slang
- Uncredited actor
- Uncredited movie role
- Repeated cry before "Read all about it!"
- For an additional cost
- What guacamole often costs
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FAQ
What is the answer to “Background actor”?
EXTRA (5 letters). Most recently EXTRA, on September 9, 2026 in the NYT Mini.
How many letters is the answer to “Background actor”?
5 letters, starting with E (E____).