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Performed as a stand-in (5)

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acted

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'performed' is the definition.
(acting is a kind of performing)

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(Other definitions for acted that I've seen before include "Worked" , "Cadet (anag)" , "Play a role" , "Posed as" , "Feigned" .)

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