Words before credits, often Crossword Clue

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CREDITS (noun)
1. a list of acknowledgements of those who contributed to the creation of a film (usually run at the end of the film)
WORDS (noun)
1. an angry dispute
2. words making up the dialogue of a play

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50. Like a giantess at her wedding?

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58. Book part

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