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Two pieces for minor role (3,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bit part

'minor role' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'two pieces' is the wordplay.
'two pieces' means two replacements for 'piece'.
'piece' becomes 'bit' (synonyms).
'piece' becomes 'part' (synonyms).
'bit'+'part'='BIT PART'

'for' is the link.

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

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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