What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pedestrian has drone to beat (7)" mean?

The definition is "Pedestrian". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HUM (synonym="drone") + DRUM (synonym="beat") = HUMDRUM; definition: "Pedestrian" The answer is HUMDRUM.

Pedestrian has drone to beat (7)

Guardian Cryptic #25613 | 4 Down | 2012-04-18 flower

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