Was in "Chicago," say (5)

I believe the answer is:

acted

(Other definitions for acted that I've seen before include "Worked" , "participated in panto maybe" , "produced an effect" , "Behaved or played a part" , "Behaved like thespian" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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