What does the cryptic crossword clue "Caught in hospital department and ticked off (9)" mean?

The definition is "Caught". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ENT (synonym="Ear, Nose and Throat") + RAPPED (synonym="ticked off, scolded") = ENTRAPPED; definition: "Caught" The answer is ENTRAPPED.

Caught in hospital department and ticked off (9)

Times Cryptic #28813 | 27 Across | 2024-01-15 flower

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