What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hurt actor (one in a minor role) (3,6)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BIT (synonym="hurt") + PLAYER (synonym="actor") = BITPLAYER The answer is BITPLAYER.

Hurt actor (one in a minor role) (3,6)

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