What does the cryptic crossword clue "One smoker dreadfully annoying (7)" mean?

The definition is "One". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of SMOKER ("smoker") [anagram: "dreadfully"] + I (abbreviation of "One") = IRKSOME; definition: "annoying" The answer is IRKSOME.

One smoker dreadfully annoying (7)

Guardian Cryptic #28184 | 20 Down | 2020-07-13 flower

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