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Tense worker, perhaps having odd fit of temper (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tantrum

'fit of temper' is the definition.

'tense worker perhaps having odd' is the wordplay.
'tense' becomes 't' (abbreviation used in many dictionaries).
'worker perhaps' becomes 'ant' (worker is a type of ant).
'having' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'odd' becomes 'rum' (I've seen this before).
't'+'ant'+'rum'='TANTRUM'

(Other definitions for tantrum that I've seen before include "Child's outburst of bad temper" , "Spoilt brat's fit" , "Fit of childish temper" , "Childish angry outburst" , "petulant outburst" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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