Cross word puzzle

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UNDERSTANDING
Give me a U I hope to Utilize
Give me an N in thought to not Neglect
Give me a D what could lead to our Demise
Give me an E or help us stand Erect
Give me an R when we finely Realize
Give me an S choose wise what we Select
Give me a T at times to Tantalize
Give me an A in cause to some Affect
Give me an N it can’t help but Neutralize
Give me an D what others might Detect
Give me an I the test of time Inscribed
Give me an N you might find the answer Next
Give me a G If given then you’ll you Get
GNIDNATSREDNU
Understanding spelled backwards is hard to understand

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Well there's is a space between the capital letters and the poem and Understanding lines up with Gnidnatsrednu at the top and bottom. but this site does it's own thing when I post.