Performs with female deer (4)
I believe the answer is:
does
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'performs' is the first definition.
(to do something is to perform or execute it)
'female deer' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'with' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for does that I've seen before include "Tricks" , "Female deers" , "Acts" , "takes one for a ride" , "Performs; female animals" .)