In an excitable state of intense activity (8)

I believe the answer is:

frenetic

(Other definitions for frenetic that I've seen before include "Demented" , "Hectic" , "Very distracted - reinfect (anag)" , "Lively" , "Distractedly hyperactive" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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