What does the cryptic crossword clue "Army section sound busy – I agree to return (7)" mean?

The definition is "Arm-y section". The wordplay uses a reversal. HUM (synonym="sound made by machinery that is running") + SURE (reversal="I agree") = HUMERUS; definition: "Arm-y section" The answer is HUMERUS.

Army section sound busy – I agree to return (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29367 | 19 Across | 2024-04-26 flower

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