Scolded when one overindulges, foolishly (7)

I believe the answer is:

coddles

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'one overindulges foolishly' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'scolded' is the wordplay.
'scolded' can be anagrammed to 'CODDLES'.
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(Another definition for coddles that I've seen is " Pampers".)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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