What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wild creature that is about (5)" mean?

The definition is "Wild". The wordplay uses charade, container. RAT (synonym of "creature") + IE (synonym of "that is") [container: "about"]; definition: "Wild" The answer is IRATE.

Wild creature that is about (5)

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