What does the cryptic crossword clue "Development of horns gave beetles ... (9)" mean?

The definition is "beetles ...". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of HORNSGAVE ("horns gave") [anagram: "Development"] = OVERHANGS; definition: "beetles ..." The answer is OVERHANGS.

Development of horns gave beetles ... (9)

Independent Cryptic #11377 | 17 Down | 2023-03-30 flower

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