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Byplays

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Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of byplay, referring to secondary or incidental actions performed on stage by an actor for added dramatic or comedic effect.

The director's subtle use of byplays added an extra layer of humour to the theatrical performance.

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asidesdigressionsstage business

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Wordle

Starts BY, contains PL, vowels A and Y, ends in S

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Scrabble

Y appears twice scoring 8 combined, P worth 3, decent tile dump for a BY opener

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