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Excited gambler may have this (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

aflutter

This clue is a double definition.

'excited' is the first definition.
(similar in meaning)

'gambler may have this' is the second definition.
(to have a flutter is to put a bet on)

(Other definitions for aflutter that I've seen before include "in excited state" , "is rather nervous" , "Nervous, twitchy" , "Agitated - excited (eg in anticipation)" , "trembling" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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