Parenthetical bit Crossword Clue

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Parenthetical bit Crossword Answer

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(adverb)
1. out of the way (especially away from one’s thoughts)
2. in a different direction
(noun)
1. a message that departs from the main subject
2. a line spoken by an actor to the audience but not intended for others on the stage

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PARENTHETICAL (adjective)
1. qualifying or explaining; placed or as if placed in parentheses
PARENTHETICAL (noun)
1. an expression in parentheses
BIT (noun)
1. an indefinitely short time
2. a small fragment

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