Performed, using one's current name (5)

I believe the answer is:

acted

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'performed using one's' is the definition.
'acted' can be an answer for 'performed' (acting is a kind of performing). I'm unsure of the 'using one's' bit.

'current name' is the wordplay.
'current' becomes 'ac' (alternating current).
'name' becomes 'ted' ().
'ac'+'ted'='ACTED'

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(Other definitions for acted that I've seen before include "Behaved or played a part" , "Appeared in play" , "Cadet (anag)" , "Worked" , "Took part in play" .)

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