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Removed so duet could be performed (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ousted

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'performed' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both to do with social activities as well as being past participle verbs.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'removed so duet' is the wordplay.
'removed' indicates an anagram (moved again).
'so'+'duet'='soduet'
'soduet' is an anagram of 'OUSTED'.

'could be' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for ousted that I've seen before include "Expelled from office or power" , "Thrown out" , "Dislodged" , "Ejected, deposed" , "Put forcibly out of office" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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