Be hot and bothered (4)

I believe the answer is:

fuss

(Other definitions for fuss that I've seen before include "Worry unnecessarily or excessively" , "Agitation, maybe about nothing" , "(Show) excessive concern" , "Unnecessary agitation" , "Protest, complaint" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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