Caught dire broadcast and got upset (5)

From Express Cryptic 20260612, 1D —

1D — Caught dire broadcast and got upset (5) — CRIED

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'got upset' — The definition is the last two words — what tears show.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'broadcast'
  • Operation
    'broadcast' signals a anagram operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'dire'
  • Abbreviation
    Abbreviations spotted: 'Caught' → C
  • Assembly
    C + (DIRE > RIED) = CRIED

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