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Was rash enough to disturb an adder (5)

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dared

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'was rash enough' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'to disturb an adder' is the wordplay.
'to disturb' is an anagram indicator (I've seen 'disturbed' mean this).
'adder' with letters rearranged gives 'DARED'.

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(Other definitions for dared that I've seen before include "Had the nerve to" , "Risked" , "Made bold" , "was bold enough" , "Was brave enough" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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