What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bound to get scared, youth (6,7)" mean?

The definition is "youth". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SPRING (synonym="bound") + CHICKEN (synonym="scared") = SPRING CHICKEN; definition: "youth" The answer is SPRING CHICKEN.

Bound to get scared, youth (6,7)

Times Cryptic #29104 | 21 Across | 2024-12-19 flower

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