What does the cryptic crossword clue "As an example, was beyond nervous (4,5)" mean?

The definition is "As an example, was". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PAST (synonym of "beyond") + TENSE (synonym of "nervous"); definition: "As an example, was" The answer is PASTTENSE.

As an example, was beyond nervous (4,5)

Guardian Cryptic #28968 | 14 Across | 2023-01-16 flower

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