Cryptic crossword clue
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The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 8 letter word SHORT TEMPERED

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does SHORT TEMPERED mean?

SHORT TEMPERED adjective
  1. Easily angered; frequently losing one's temper.

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