What does the cryptic crossword clue "Worry about appearing in newspaper (4)" mean?

The definition is "Worry". The wordplay uses charade, container. RE (synonym of "about") + FT (synonym of "newspaper") [container: "appearing in"]; definition: "Worry" The answer is Fret.

Worry about appearing in newspaper (4)

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