New cadet got something done (5)

I believe the answer is:

acted

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'something done' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'new cadet' is the wordplay.
'new' is an anagram indicator.
'cadet' anagrammed gives 'ACTED'.

'got' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for acted that I've seen before include "produced an effect" , "Behaved in a certain manner" , "Pretended" , "Posed as" , "Behaved or performed" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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