What does the cryptic crossword clue "Former partner did as required? (7)" mean?

The definition is "required?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EX (abbreviation="Former partner") + ACTED (synonym="did") = EXACTED; definition: "required?" The answer is EXACTED.

Former partner did as required? (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17354 | 13 Across | 2024-05-09 flower

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