Did something dicey? (5)

I believe the answer is:

threw

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'did' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both to do with creating things as well as being past participle verbs.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I don't see?

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(Other definitions for threw that I've seen before include "Disconcerted" , "Confused" , "Formed (pot) on wheel" , "Chucked" , "Propelled through the air" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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