The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word AROUSED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result AROUSED
- Motivated by a stick to secure employment
- Set off, with a way to cross river
- Revelled drunkenly but not caught up
- A wine inspiring us beyond love to get randy
- Employment in a bar makes one excited
- Excited, finding milk in a bar
- Excited area staff accepting employment
- Excited to get employment in a bar
- Practice adopted by A-Rod is hot?
- Turned on ad about cropped trouser
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What does AROUSED mean?
AROUSED verb- To stimulate feelings.
- To sexually stimulate.
- To wake from sleep or stupor.