The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SPOUTED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result SPOUTED
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "talked excitedly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case talked excitedly = spouted.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 SPOUTED mean?
SPOUTED verb- To gush forth in a jet or stream
- To eject water or liquid in a jet.
- To speak tediously or pompously.
- To utter magniloquently; to recite in an oratorical or pompous manner.
- To pawn; to pledge.
- Having a spout.