Low-key performers removing the first of Band-aids (7)
I believe the answer is:
assists
'aids' is the definition.
(assisting is a kind of aiding)
I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for assists that I've seen before include "Helps or waits on" , "Provides" , "Lends a hand" , "Aids" , "Contributes to success" .)