Cryptic crossword clue
Put off as hype action started in a whirl — need to drop a little temperature 14

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 14 letter word PROCRASTINATED

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The straight part
We know that "Put off" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case put off = procrastinated.
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 PROCRASTINATED mean?

PROCRASTINATED verb
  1. To delay taking action; to wait until later.
  2. To put off; to delay (something).

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