More than a little uptight Crossword Clue

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(adjective)
1. a stage in psychosexual development when the child’s interest is concentrated on the anal region; fixation at this stage is said to result in orderliness, meanness, stubbornness, compulsiveness, etc.

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

UPTIGHT (adjective)
1. being in a tense state
LITTLE (adjective)
1. (informal) small and of little importance
2. lowercase
LITTLE (noun)
1. a small amount or duration

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
ALAN

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35. Slightly off

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