The term 'Second Banana' is used to describe someone who plays a supporting role to a more prominent figure. This term can be summed up by two crossword solutions: SIDEKICK (8 letters) and STOOGE (6 letters). A SIDEKICK is someone who assists the main character in a story, often providing comic relief or moral support. A STOOGE is someone who is easily manipulated or taken advantage of, usually for comedic effect. Both terms refer to someone who is in a subordinate role to another person.