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Overlook trick performed (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

condone

'overlook' is the definition.
(thesaurus)

'trick performed' is the wordplay.
'trick' becomes 'con' (I've seen this before).
'performed' becomes 'done' (I've seen this before).
'con'+'done'='CONDONE'

(Other definitions for condone that I've seen before include "Overlook - forgive" , "Turn a blind eye" , "Nod once (anag) -- make allowances for" , "Accept (wrong behaviour)" , "Reluctantly sanction" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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