Crossword Genius

Make mad by exploding grenade (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

derange

'make mad' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'exploding grenade' is the wordplay.
'exploding' is an anagram indicator.
'grenade' anagrammed gives 'DERANGE'.

'by' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for derange that I've seen before include "Make insane" , "cause confusion" , "Drive mad" , "Remove from order" , "Madden" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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