Crossword Genius

Bob gets caught by Faye’s truck when reversing (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

curtsey

'bob' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'caught by faye's truck when reversing' is the wordplay.
'caught by' indicates a hidden word.
'when reversing' says the letters should be written in reverse.
'yestruc' is hidden in the letters of 'fayes truck'.
'yestruc' written backwards gives 'CURTSEY'.

'gets' is the link.

(Other definitions for curtsey that I've seen before include "old form of obeisance" , "Girl's bob" , "Gesture of respect" , "Formal greeting, bob" , "Respectful greeting" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app