Crossword Genius

Lovelorn old queen cheated (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

did

'cheated' is the definition.
(do can mean to cheat or trick)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for did that I've seen before include "Swindled" , "Acted" , "Carried out an act" , "Performed an action" , "Executed!" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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