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Arrive with funny performer half cut (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

come

'arrive' is the definition.
(I know this)

'funny performer half cut' is the wordplay.
'funny performer' becomes 'comedian' (type of performer).
'half cut' means to take half the letters.
'comedian' cut in half is 'COME'.

'with' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for come that I've seen before include "See 13 across" , "Arrive" , "' - - fly with me'" , "Rude aggressive youth" , "Approach" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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