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Performances by non-female groups (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

actions

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'performances' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both acts as well as being plural nouns.
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(Other definitions for actions that I've seen before include "Deeds" , "Gestures" , "They're done" , "They speak louder than words" , "Things done (instead of said)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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