Cryptic crossword clue
Left during performance, being kicked out

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DEPORTED

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The straight part
We know that "kicked out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case kicked out = deported.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DEPORTED mean?

DEPORTED verb
  1. To comport (oneself); to behave.
  2. To evict, especially from a country.

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