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Unusually small bit players (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

extras

'bit players' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'unusually small' is the wordplay.
'unusually' becomes 'extra' (extra can mean to an unusual degree).
'small' becomes 's' (abbreviation - e.g. clothes size).
'extra'+'s'='EXTRAS'

(Other definitions for extras that I've seen before include "minor players?" , "Sundries" , "Additions" , "Runs not scored from the bat" , "Inessentials" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph and The Times.
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