What does the cryptic crossword clue "Suspended hammers used upon about fifty (9)" mean?

The definition is "Suspended". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of USEDUPON ("used upon") + L (abbreviation of "fifty") [anagram: "hammers"] = PENDULOUS; definition: "Suspended" The answer is Pendulous.

Suspended hammers used upon about fifty (9)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3105 | 11 Across | 2021-04-25 flower

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