What does the cryptic crossword clue "Be preoccupied and worried following difficulty (6)" mean?

The definition is "Be preoccupied". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FIX (synonym="difficulty") + ATE (synonym="worried") = FIXATE; definition: "Be preoccupied" The answer is FIXATE.

Be preoccupied and worried following difficulty (6)

Times Cryptic #28661 | 7 Down | 2023-07-21 flower

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