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Performed slapstick for example - boxing glove not unknown (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

committed

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'performed slapstick' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both to do with social activities as well as being past participle verbs.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

'boxing glove not unknown' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'glove' could be 'mitt' (synonyms) and 'mitt' is located in the answer.
'not' could be 'o' (I've seen this in other clues) and 'o' is found within the answer.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).

'for example' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for committed that I've seen before include "Carried out" , "Dedicated" , "Performed an act" , "put away" , "Bound or obligated" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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