What does the cryptic crossword clue "Very worried now, as citadel is damaged (2,1,4,5)" mean?

The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of NOW, + AS + CITADEL = INACOLDSWEAT The answer is INACOLDSWEAT.

Very worried now, as citadel is damaged (2,1,4,5)

Independent Cryptic #11976 | 28 Across | 2025-02-26 flower