How do I solve 4 down in Express Cryptic 20260520?

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4 down reads "Gangster's road speed varied" (9 letters); the answer is DESPERADO. It's an anagram clue: the answer is a rearrangement of letters supplied by the clue itself. Look for an indicator like 'mixed', 'broken', 'cooked', or 'wild', and find a phrase whose letters add up to the answer's length. The full step-by-step breakdown is on this page.

Gangster's road speed varied (9)

4D — Gangster's road speed varied (9) — DESPERADO