What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old words have unsettled dwarf (10)" mean?

The definition is "dwarf". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of WORDSHAVE ("words have") [anagram: "unsettled"] + O (abbreviation of "Old") = OVERSHADOW; definition: "dwarf" The answer is OVERSHADOW.

Old words have unsettled dwarf (10)

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