Got by when forced to perform (6)

I believe the answer is:

madedo

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'got by' is the definition.
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'forced to perform' is the wordplay.
'forced' becomes 'made' (both can mean coerced).
'to perform' becomes 'do' (both can mean complete an action).
'made'+'do'='MADEDO'

'when' acts as a link.

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I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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