Angry outbursts in play (6)

I believe the answer is:

scenes

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'angry outbursts' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for scenes that I've seen before include "Dramatic divisions" , "Embarrassing moments" , "Vistas, settings" , "Excerpts from a film - or aggressive outbursts" , "Pieces of action in play or film" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian and The Globe and Mail.

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