What does the cryptic crossword clue "Beauty pageants uneventful, though some tripping over (5)" mean?

The definition is "Beauty". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden reversed in "beauty pageantS UNEVentful, though some tripping over" The answer is VENUS.

Beauty pageants uneventful, though some tripping over (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29044 | 10 Across | 2023-04-14 flower

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