In a panic showing off cedars (6)

I believe the answer is:

scared

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'in a panic' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'off cedars' is the wordplay.
'off' indicates an anagram.
'cedars' is an anagram of 'SCARED'.

'showing' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for scared that I've seen before include "Fearful, anxious" , "having kittens" , "in fright" , "Afraid, anxious" , "Nervous" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Crosaire) and The Irish Times.

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