What does the cryptic crossword clue "Distressed, reinstated after a fashion (10)" mean?

The definition is "Distressed,". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of REINSTATED ("reinstated") [anagram: "after"] = STRAITENED; definition: "Distressed," The answer is STRAITENED.

Distressed, reinstated after a fashion (10)

Times Cryptic #28854 | 11 Across | 2024-03-02 flower

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