What does the cryptic crossword clue "Foot carrying cut, very anxious (7)" mean?

The definition is "anxious". The wordplay uses a deletion. NICK (synonym="cut") in PAY (synonym="Foot") = PANICKY; definition: "anxious" The answer is PANICKY.

Foot carrying cut, very anxious (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29570 | 17 Across | 2024-12-19 flower

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