Cryptic crossword clue
Become agitated about race 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word OVERHEAT

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The straight part
We know that "Become agitated" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case become agitated = overheat.
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What does OVERHEAT mean?

OVERHEAT noun
  1. A condition of being overheated.
OVERHEAT verb
  1. To heat excessively.
  2. To become excessively hot.

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