What does the cryptic crossword clue "Make mad by exploding grenade (7)" mean?

The definition is "Make mad". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of GRENADE ("grenade") [anagram: "exploding"] = DERANGE; definition: "Make mad" The answer is DERANGE.

Make mad by exploding grenade (7)

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