Crossword Genius

Fear of being caught? (12)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

apprehension

I believe this is a double definition.

'fear' is the first definition.
(I know that apprehension is a type of fear)

'being caught?' is the second definition.
(being caught or apprehended)

'of' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for apprehension that I've seen before include "Fearful anticipation" , "Fear" , "Anxious anticipation; understanding" , "Arrest -- dread" , "Trepidation" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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