He has a terrible dread about getting stuck (7)

I believe the answer is:

adhered

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'stuck' is the definition.
('adhere' can be a synonym of 'stick')

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(Other definitions for adhered that I've seen before include "Stuck to, remained loyal" , "Stuck - redhead (anag)" , "Stuck; glued" , "Stuck (to something)" , "Showed sticking power" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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