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Moderate anger (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

temper

I believe this is a double definition.

'moderate' is the first definition.
('temper' can be a synonym of 'moderate')

'anger' is the second definition.
(temper is a kind of anger)

(Other definitions for temper that I've seen before include "Fit of anger - don't lose it" , "State of mind as regards anger (6)" , "Adjust" , "(Calm or furious) disposition" , "Paddy - moderate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian, the Sydney Morning Herald and The Telegraph.
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