Cryptic crossword clue
Was indignant about unopened gift at end with no name 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Was indignant about" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case was indignant about = resented.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does RESENTED mean?

RESENTED verb
  1. To feel resentment over; to consider as an affront.
  2. To express displeasure or indignation at.
  3. To be sensible of; to feel.
  4. In a positive sense, to take well; to receive with satisfaction.
  5. To recognize; to perceive, especially as if by smelling; -- associated in meaning with sent, the older spelling of scent, to smell. See resent (intransitive verb).
  6. To give forth an odor; to smell; to savor.

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