Frightened by jockey, mare, lad? Crossword Clue

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The hint for today's crossword puzzle is brought you by "Irish Times Crosaire" and the clue we are solving today is "Frightened by jockey, mare, lad?".

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Frightened by jockey, mare, lad?" leads us to the answer "ALARMED." Let's break it down:

• "Frightened": This indicates a state of fear or being scared, which aligns with the overall concept of the answer.
• "by jockey": Here, "jockey" can refer to someone controlling or riding a horse in a race, linking to the equestrian theme in the clue.
• "mare": A female horse, specifically referenced in the context of the racehorse world.
• "lad": Informally used to refer to a male, often a younger individual, fitting the theme of the jockey and mare.

Combining these elements, we see that "ALARMED" perfectly captures the sense of fear or being startled that can arise from a tense situation involving a jockey, a mare, and a young male figure. The word choice cleverly intertwines elements of horse racing with the feeling of concern or apprehension, making it a satisfying solution to today's crossword clue.

Definition of "ALARMED"

frightened or concerned that one may be in danger or that something undesirable will happen

Example :

they didn't seem too alarmed

he shot her an alarmed look

he was alarmed to see Toby suddenly appear in front of him

 The Crossword clue "Frightened by jockey, mare, lad?" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Crosaire	13 April 2019	ALARMED