How does distributed propulsion work in a pusher configuration? How does distributed propulsion work in a pusher configuration?

In a tractor configuration, the wing benefits from a portion of the prop wash flowing over the wing and producing extra lift ( I stand to be corrected).

In a pusher configuration, there is no prop wash flowing over the wing.

So how does distributed propulsion created extra lift and/or thrust in a pusher configuration?
The wings don't benefit all that much.  Look at a small airplane from head on - how much wing is directly behind the prop?

My airplane for example, the prop is 86" diameter. The fuselage is 46" wide - so 20" of wing on either side is behind the prop.
The wing itself is 35'6", or 426", so less than 1/10" is in direct prop airflow.

The prop pulls the plane forward, airflow over/under the wing then creates the lift.