What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bug drove apes mad (9)" mean?

The definition is "Bug". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of DROVEAPES ("drove apes") [anagram: "mad"] = EAVESDROP; definition: "Bug" The answer is EAVESDROP.

Bug drove apes mad (9)

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