What does the cryptic crossword clue "Buzzing about only bees do — only them! (6,4)" mean?

The definition is "— only them!". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ONLY (synonym="ONLY") + BEES (synonym="BEES") + DO (synonym="DO") = NOBODYELSE; definition: "— only them!" The answer is NOBODYELSE.

Buzzing about only bees do — only them! (6,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29002 | 11 Across | 2023-02-24 flower

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