Background actor NYT Mini Crossword Clue

The answer to the “Background actor” crossword clue is EXTRA (5 letters). We have seen this clue 2 times in New York Times Mini and USA Today crosswords, most recently on September 9, 2026.

Answer

THE ANSWER · 5 LETTERS

EXTRA: something additional.

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Best answers for “Background actor”

RankAnswerLettersClue
1EXTRA5Background actor
2NOISE5Background hiss on a recording similar clue

The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.

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CrosswordDateAnswerClue page
New York Times MiniSeptember 9, 2026EXTRA6 Across
USA TodayMay 8, 2026EXTRA52 Down

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Questions about the Background actor Crossword Clue

What is the 5-letter answer to the Background actor crossword clue?

EXTRA is the 5-letter answer to the “Background actor” crossword clue.

When was the Background actor crossword clue last used?

In the New York Times Mini of September 9, 2026. We have seen it 2 times.

What are other possible answers to the Background actor crossword clue?

Similar clues were answered with NOISE (“Background hiss on a recording”).