Background actor, or surplus to requirements (5) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Background actor, or surplus to requirements (5) . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is EXTRA.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% EXTRA Background actor, or surplus to requirements (5) (5)
7% EXTRALEAN Background actor, as literally seen in this clue? (9) New York Times Midi Apr 5, 2026
6% NEEDS Requirements (5) The Telegraph Mini May 3, 2026
6% NEED Require (4) Commuter Apr 25, 2026
6% OVERLOCKER Machinist's surplus storage compartment (10) The Telegraph Toughie Apr 24, 2026
6% ENTAIL Require (6) Commuter Apr 21, 2026
6% NECESSITATE Require (11) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 14, 2026
6% REDUNDANT Surplus to requirements (9) Mirror Classic Jan 15, 2025
5% ANTE Hand requirement (4) Universal May 1, 2026
5% BANKAUDIT Annual F.D.I.C. requirement (9) New York Times May 1, 2026
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