How do I solve 2 down in Express Cryptic 20260622?

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2 down reads "Changes are manic from the other side of the pond" (8 letters); the answer is AMERICAN. It's an anagram clue: the answer is a rearrangement of letters supplied by the clue itself. Look for an indicator like 'mixed', 'broken', 'cooked', or 'wild', and find a phrase whose letters add up to the answer's length. The full step-by-step breakdown is on this page.

Changes are manic from the other side of the pond (8)

2D — Changes are manic from the other side of the pond (8) — AMERICAN