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Is in a tizz on an Egyptian peninsula (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sinai

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'an egyptian peninsula' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'is in a tizz' is the wordplay.
'is in a' anagrams to 'SINAI'.
But, I'm not clear how the anagram is indicated.

'on' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for sinai that I've seen before include "One showing genetic change" , "desert area" , "Mount on which Moses received the Ten Commandments" , "Biblical mount" , "Deserted area" .)

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