A note possibly dealt with in spirited fashion (6)

I believe the answer is:

elated

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'a note possibly dealt with in spirited fashion' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'a note possibly dealt' is the wordplay.
'a note' becomes 'e' (musical note).
'possibly' indicates anagramming the letters.
'dealt' anagrammed gives 'lated'.
'e'+'lated'='ELATED'

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(Other definitions for elated that I've seen before include "On cloud nine" , "Jubilant, happy and excited" , "Joyful, uplifted" , "Blissful" , "Greatly delighted and proud" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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