What does the cryptic crossword clue "One awaits a bee: an insect's nearly here (6)" mean?

The definition is "One awaits a bee". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. ANT (synonym of "insect's") + HER (part of "here") [curtailing: "nearly"]; definition: "One awaits a bee:" The answer is ANTHER.

One awaits a bee: an insect's nearly here (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29121 | 6 Down | 2023-07-13 flower

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