Cryptic crossword clue
Worried a couple is supporting green extremists

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word GNAWED

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The straight part
We know that "Worried" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case worried = gnawed.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does GNAWED mean?

GNAWED verb
  1. To bite something persistently, especially something tough.
  2. To produce excessive anxiety or worry.
  3. To corrode; to fret away; to waste.

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