What does the cryptic crossword clue "Are so many able to provide pets? (9)" mean?

The definition is "pets?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CAN (synonym="CAN") + OODLES (synonym="‘are so many able to’") = CANOODLES; definition: "pets?" The answer is CANOODLES.

Are so many able to provide pets? (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29656 | 25 Across | 2025-03-31 flower

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