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Minor role in two pieces? (3,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bit part

'minor role' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'two pieces?' is the wordplay.
'two pieces?' can mean two substitutions for 'piece'.
'piece' becomes 'bit' (synonyms).
'piece' becomes 'part' (synonyms).
'bit'+'part'='BIT-PART'

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for bit part that I've seen before include "Tiny or non-speaking dramatic role" , "cameo" , "'Small role in film or play (3,4)'" , "Small acting role" , "Tool" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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