Trick performed brings excuse (7)
I believe the answer is:
condone
'excuse' is the definition.
(synonyms)
'trick performed' is the wordplay.
'trick' becomes 'con' (a con is a fraud or trick).
'performed' becomes 'done' (I've seen this before).
'con'+'done'='CONDONE'
'brings' is the link.
(Other definitions for condone that I've seen before include "Overlook - forgive" , "Accept (wrong behaviour)" , "Reluctantly sanction" , "pardon" , "Nod once (anag) -- make allowances for" .)