Act nervously due to bandit hereabouts (6)

I believe the answer is:

dither

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'act nervously' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'bandit hereabouts' is the wordplay.
'DITHER' is hidden in amongst the letters.
But, I'm uncertain how the hidden word is indicated.

'due to' is the link.

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(Other definitions for dither that I've seen before include "lather" , "Be in two minds" , "Waver, vacillate" , "Hesitate, haver" , "Display of nerves" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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