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Sadder derelict has cold feet (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dreads

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'cold feet' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are plural nouns, I cannot understand how they can define each other.

'sadder derelict' is the wordplay.
'sadder' anagrams to 'DREADS'.
However, I'm unsure how the anagram is indicated.

'has' is the link.

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(Other definitions for dreads that I've seen before include "Strongly fears" , "Is terrified" , "Looks ahead with apprehension" , "Sadder (anag)" , "Is in great fear of" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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