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Stimulating call after fuss (8)

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I believe the answer is:

stirring

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'stimulating' is the definition.
('stir' can be a synonym of 'stimulate')

'call after fuss' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite see how this works, but
'call' could be 'ring' (telephone call) and 'ring' is located in the answer.
'fuss' could be 'stir' (synonyms) and 'stir' is present in the answer.
No letters remain.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

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(Other definitions for stirring that I've seen before include "Exciting" , "Arousing strong feeling" , "causing trouble" , "Inspiring" , "Heady" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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