Crossword Genius

Two pieces in 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'

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for bit part that I've seen before include "cameo" , "extra work, perhaps" , "Very minor role" , "Tiny or non-speaking dramatic role" , "Tool" .)

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