The term 'agitated states' refers to a state of mental or emotional distress. The crossword solutions for this term are STEWS (5 letters), TIZZIES (7 letters), SNITS (5 letters), and FERMENTS (8 letters). Stews are a type of dish made by simmering ingredients in liquid, usually for a long period of time. TIZZIES are a slang term for a fit of temper or excitement. SNITS are a slang term for a fit of anger or annoyance. Ferments are a process of converting sugar into alcohol using yeast. All of these words can be used to describe a state of agitation.