Cryptic crossword clue
Holding it together after upset is what fellow’s about 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Holding it together" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case holding it together = cohesive.
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 COHESIVE mean?

COHESIVE noun
  1. A substance that provides cohesion
  2. A device used to establish cohesion within a text
COHESIVE adjective
  1. Having cohesion.

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