What does the cryptic crossword clue "A peculiar match abandoned with reference to drugs (14)" mean?

The definition is "with reference to drugs". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of APECULIARMATCH ("A peculiar match") [anagram: "abandoned"] = PHARMACEUTICAL; definition: "with reference to drugs" The answer is PHARMACEUTICAL.

A peculiar match abandoned with reference to drugs (14)

Guardian Cryptic #28999 | 25 Across | 2023-02-21 flower

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