Cryptic crossword clue
Zero energy around start of play — becoming too energetic? 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word OVERACTIVE

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The straight part
We know that "too energetic" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case too energetic = overactive.
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What does OVERACTIVE mean?

OVERACTIVE adjective
  1. Excessively active.

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