What does the cryptic crossword clue "Circled by bees, the drunk kicks out (9)" mean?

The definition is "kicks out". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ETH (synonym="ETH") + DRONES (synonym="‘bees’") = DETHRONES; definition: "kicks out" The answer is DETHRONES.

Circled by bees, the drunk kicks out (9)

Guardian Cryptic #28922 | 27 Across | 2022-11-23 flower

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