What does the cryptic crossword clue "Likely person's taken unawares and worried (9)" mean?

The definition is "Likely person". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CANDID (synonym="taken unawares") + ATE (synonym="worried") = CANDIDATE; definition: "Likely person's" The answer is CANDIDATE.

Likely person's taken unawares and worried (9)

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