Crossword Genius

Some attending banquet old official scolded (4,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

told off

'scolded' is the definition.
(telling off is a kind of scolding)

'some attending banquet old official' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates a hidden word (some of the parts of the word are used).
'TOLD OFF' can be found hidden inside 'attending banquet old official'.

(Other definitions for told off that I've seen before include "Rebuked" , "carpeting?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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