The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word WRATH
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More clues leading to the result WRATH
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The straight part
We know that "Anger" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case anger = wrath.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does WRATH mean?
WRATH noun- Great anger.
- Punishment.
- To anger; to enrage.
- Wrathful; wroth; very angry.