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Expected time for couple’s performance (4)

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I believe the answer is:

duet

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'couple's performance' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?

'expected time' is the wordplay.
'expected' becomes 'due' (similar in meaning).
'time' becomes 't' (abbreviation).
'due'+'t'='DUET'

'for' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for duet that I've seen before include "Two singers performing together" , "Composition for two performers" , "Paired performance" , "Two-piece" , "Piece for brace" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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