What does the cryptic crossword clue "A lot of stars unable to play (6)" mean?

The definition is "A lot of stars". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of UNABLE ("unable") [anagram: "play"] = NEBULA; definition: "A lot of stars" The answer is NEBULA.

A lot of stars unable to play (6)

Guardian Cryptic #28184 | 7 Down | 2020-07-13 flower

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