What does the cryptic crossword clue "Check on boy reversed – outrage (7)" mean?

The definition is "Check". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. SCAN (synonym of "Check") + LAD (synonym of "boy") [reversal: "reversed -"]; definition: "outrage" The answer is Scandal.

Check on boy reversed – outrage (7)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3109 | 28 Across | 2021-05-23 flower

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