What does the cryptic crossword clue "Thought this person would get caught in the act (6)" mean?

The definition is "Thought". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ME (synonym="this person") in DEED (synonym="act") = DEEMED; definition: "Thought" The answer is DEEMED.

Thought this person would get caught in the act (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29443 | 8 Down | 2024-07-24 flower

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