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Took the stage as a substitute (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

acted

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'took' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to bodily activities as well as being past participle verbs.
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(Other definitions for acted that I've seen before include "Behaved in a certain manner" , "took part in simulation" , "Cadet (anag)" , "Behaved or performed" , "Behaved like thespian" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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