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Dramatic utterances actors can’t hear? (6)

Ross

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asides

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'dramatic utterances' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to communication as well as being plural nouns.
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(Other definitions for asides that I've seen before include "Remarks not for overhearing" , "throwaway comments" , "Words spoken on stage" , "communications not intended for everyone" , "Incidental remarks" .)

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