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Took action and gave a hand (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dealt

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'took action' is the first definition.
(dealing is a kind of taking action)

'gave a hand' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'and' is the link.

(Other definitions for dealt that I've seen before include "Handed out (cards)" , "Dispensed (cards)" , "Delta (anag.)" , "Carried out business" , "Delivered" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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