Cryptic crossword clue
Heated and angry, cut back such out-of-date festive food 3,5,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 5 plus 4 letter word HOT CROSS BUNS

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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