Cryptic crossword clue
Fellow reportedly bottling it up when distraught 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word FRANTIC

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What does FRANTIC mean?

FRANTIC noun
  1. A person who is insane or mentally unstable, madman.
FRANTIC adjective
  1. Insane, mentally unstable.
  2. In a state of panic, worry, frenzy or rush.
  3. Extremely energetic

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