What does the cryptic crossword clue "Idle and strung out, becoming upset (10)" mean?

The definition is "upset". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of IDLESTRUNG ("Idle and strung") [anagram: "out,"] = DISGRUNTLE; definition: "upset" The answer is DISGRUNTLE.

Idle and strung out, becoming upset (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29562 | 5 Down | 2024-12-10 flower

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