Bee that doesn't sting (5)

I believe the answer is:

drone

(Other definitions for drone that I've seen before include "Hum; monotonous talk" , "talk long and tediously" , "Idle type" , "Someone who lives on the labour of others" , "Buzzing sound" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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