Minor actor with alternative record around November that's remarkable (13)

I believe the answer is:

extraordinary

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'remarkable' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'minor actor with alternative record around november' is the wordplay.
'minor actor' becomes 'extra' (as in film extras).
'with alternative' becomes 'or' (I am not sure about the 'with' bit.).
'record' becomes 'diary' (I've seen this in another clue).
'around' indicates putting letters inside.
'november' becomes 'N' (phonetic alphabet: alpha, bravo, charlie etc.).
'diary' going around 'n' is 'dinary'.
'extra'+'or'+'dinary'='EXTRAORDINARY'

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(Other definitions for extraordinary that I've seen before include "Phenomenal" , "Exceptional" , "Remarkable - abnormal" , "Highly unusual" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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