Do as instructed and misbehave before performing Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ACTUPON Do as instructed and misbehave before performing (7) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 12, 2016
3% LEGATO Musical instruction that a piece be performed smoothly and connectedly (6) (6) Mirror Quiz Feb 22, 2026
3% LIESTILL Instruction before an M.R.I. (8) New York Times Feb 20, 2026
3% TEACHES Instructs (7) Commuter Feb 20, 2026
3% OPENS Performs before a headliner (5) USA Today Feb 10, 2026
3% PRESTON Quiet relaxation before performing in city (7) The Times Quick Cryptic Feb 3, 2026
3% ACTEDUP Misbehaved (7) Universal Feb 1, 2026
3% ACTUP Misbehave (5) Thomas Joseph Jan 30, 2026
3% STACCATO Instruction to performer in cast playing Roman senator (8) The Telegraph Toughie Jan 22, 2026
3% ACTSUP Misbehaves (6) Thomas Joseph Jan 14, 2026

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