Exemptions for top seeds (4)

I believe the answer is:

byes

(Other definitions for byes that I've seen before include "Extra runs" , "Cricketing extras" , "Cricket extras" , "Greedy person; seabird" , "They may help cricketers to win" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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