Scared of gales? (5)

I believe the answer is:

windy

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'scared' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are adjectives. Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for windy that I've seen before include "Timid - tempestuous" , "Blowy" , "Chicago, the _____ City" , "Conceited - nervous - registering on the Beaufort scale" , "Gusty" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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