The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word THRILLED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result THRILLED
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The straight part
We know that "Excited" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case excited = thrilled.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 THRILLED mean?
THRILLED verb- To suddenly excite someone, or to give someone great pleasure; to (figuratively) electrify; to experience such a sensation.
- To (cause something to) tremble or quiver.
- To perforate by a pointed instrument; to bore; to transfix; to drill.
- To hurl; to throw; to cast.
- To drill and thread in one operation, using a tool bit that cuts the hole and the threads in one series of computer-controlled movements.
- Extremely excited or delighted.