Very busy, with "up" Crossword Clue

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(adjective)
1. closed with a lace
2. of the score in a contest

Hint 2: Clue Definition

BUSY (adjective)
1. (of facilities such as telephones or lavatories) unavailable for use by anyone else or indicating unavailability; (`engaged’ is a British term for a busy telephone line)
2. intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
BUSY (verb)
1. keep busy with

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
DIET

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