Cryptic crossword clue
Overly upset, being stuck in building — must be pacified 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "pacified" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pacified = soothed.
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 SOOTHED mean?

SOOTHED verb
  1. To restore to ease, comfort, or tranquility; relieve; calm; quiet; refresh.
  2. To allay; assuage; mitigate; soften.
  3. To smooth over; render less obnoxious.
  4. To calm or placate someone or some situation.
  5. To ease or relieve pain or suffering.
  6. To temporise by assent, concession, flattery, or cajolery.
  7. To bring comfort or relief.
  8. To keep in good humour; wheedle; cajole; flatter.
  9. To prove true; verify; confirm as true.
  10. To confirm the statements of; maintain the truthfulness of (a person); bear out.
  11. To assent to; yield to; humour by agreement or concession.

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