Cryptic crossword clue
Carried on with FBI agent guarding American warship

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word FUSSED

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The straight part
We know that "Carried on" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case carried on = fussed.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does FUSSED mean?

FUSSED verb
  1. To be very worried or excited about something, often too much.
  2. To fiddle; fidget; wiggle, or adjust
  3. (especially of babies) To cry or be ill-humoured.
  4. (with over) To show affection for, especially animals.
  5. To pet.
FUSSED adjective
  1. (usually in the negative) Bothered; concerned.

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