Cryptic crossword clue
“Ambushed” means one grabbed by youth 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word WAYLAID

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What does WAYLAID mean?

WAYLAID verb
  1. To lie in wait for and attack from ambush.
  2. To accost or intercept unexpectedly.

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