What does the cryptic crossword clue "Copter carrying corrupt cop's cake (9)" mean?

The definition is "cake". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of DRONE (synonym="small helicopter piloted by remote control") + COPS (synonym="corrupts") = DROPSCONE; definition: "cake" The answer is DROPSCONE.

Copter carrying corrupt cop's cake (9)

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