Ran, seen trying to catch in a trap (7)
I believe the answer is:
ensnare
'catch in a trap' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'ran seen trying' is the wordplay.
'ran seen' can be anagrammed to 'ENSNARE'.
But, I am not clear how this is indicated.
'to' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for ensnare that I've seen before include "Ecstatic expression of feeling" , "Ambush" , "Catch as if in a trap or net" , "Capture, trap" .)