Performed after minor performer nearly pulled out (9)
I believe the answer is:
extracted
'pulled out' is the definition.
('extract' can be a synonym of 'pull out')
'performed after minor performer nearly' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'performed' could be 'acted' (acting is a kind of performing) and 'acted' is located in the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for extracted that I've seen before include "Separated, a metal from ore say" , "Took out" , "Withdrew" , "Taken out" , "Obtained" .)