1) Gave a jerk 2) Gave a quick tug 3) Gave a tug on 4) Pulled 5) Pulled an act offstage 6) Pulled quickly 7) Pulled vigorously 8) Removed unceremoniously 9) Took part in a tug of war 10) Tugged 11) Tugged hard Found on https://www.crosswordclues.com/clue/yanked