What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tense as joke degree regularly ignored (2,4)" mean?

The definition is "Tense". The wordplay uses alternating, charade. ONE (synonym of "joke") + DGE (alternate letters of "degree") [alternating: "regularly ignored"]; definition: "Tense" The answer is ON EDGE.

Tense as joke degree regularly ignored (2,4)

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