In this crossword puzzle, the clue's meaning has no bearing on the clued word. Instead, the word to be filled into the grid is an anagram of the word in the clue--again, without regard to meaning.

 
Across:                Down:
1. SOBBING             1. DERANGE
5. TERMITE             2. BRISTLE
6. TIRADES             3. TEDIOUS
7. NEAREST             4. REPENTS

1		2		3		4
5
6
7

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From Mensa Puzzle Calendar 2021 by Fraser Simpson, Workman Publishing, New York. Puzzle for October 22.