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Performed after minor performer nearly pulled out (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

extracted

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'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.
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(Other definitions for extracted that I've seen before include "Separated, a metal from ore say" , "Took out" , "Withdrew" , "Taken out" , "Obtained" .)

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