Performed in a play

Answer:

ACTED

Hint:

Think of what an actor does on stage to bring a character to life, especially when following a script. It starts with the same letter as "action."

Explanation:

The clue "Performed in a play" directly hints at the action of acting on stage. "Act" is a key term in theater, and adding the past tense "-ed" gives "ACTED," which fits both the definition and the wordplay. It’s a straightforward clue where the answer matches the literal meaning without hidden tricks.

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General solving tip

Match the clue's grammar: plural with plural, past with past. If the clue ends in 's' or uses a past-tense verb, mirror that form in the entry.

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