Frightened by man carrying weapon? Crossword Clue

The solution for the clue "Frightened by man carrying weapon?" from Daily Cryptic crossword puzzle is mentioned here below. .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Frightened by man carrying weapon?" leads to the answer "ALARMED" for several reasons:

1. Wordplay: The word "man" in the clue indicates a male person, which is often represented in crosswords by the letter "M." Combining "man" and "carrying weapon" suggests placing "M" (for man) in a word related to a weapon.
2. Definition: "Frightened" is synonymous with "alarmed." In crossword clues, the definition is often found at the beginning or end of the clue, which in this case is "Frightened."
3. Character Count: The answer "ALARMED" fits the character count from the number of squares in the crossword grid for this particular entry.

Considering these points, the answer "ALARMED" fits the clue's context and wordplay perfectly.

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 man carrying weapon?" published 4 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Daily Cryptic	19 April 2023	ALARMED