What does the cryptic crossword clue "Anxiety about horse for slaughter (7)" mean?

The definition is "slaughter". The wordplay uses charade, container. CARE (synonym of "Anxiety") + NAG (synonym of "horse") [container: "about"]; definition: "slaughter" The answer is CARNAGE.

Anxiety about horse for slaughter (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29121 | 5 Across | 2023-07-13 flower

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