Words to cue actors (7)

I believe the answer is:

prompts

(Other definitions for prompts that I've seen before include "Hints for forgetful actors" , "Performer's cues" , "Gives hint to forgetful actor (7)" , "Assists actor by giving forgotten words" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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