Famous actor making a comeback? Nonsense (4)

I believe the answer is:

rats

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(Other definitions for rats that I've seen before include "Oh no" , "Mild oath - sewer residents" , "deserters" , "Blast" , "Tells" .)

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

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