Crossword Genius

Terribly scared about me, tried to attract attention (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

screamed

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'tried to attract attention' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'terribly scared about me' is the wordplay.
'terribly' indicates an anagram.
'about' indicates putting letters inside.
'scared' anagrammed gives 'scread'.
'scread' placed around 'me' is 'SCREAMED'.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for screamed that I've seen before include "Utter a loud, high-pitched cry" , "Cried out in a loud high-pitched voice" , "Yelled" , "Uttered a sudden high-pitched cry" , "Shrieked" .)

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