What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cuddles lots after stripping bare (9)" mean?

The definition is "Cuddles". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CAN (synonym="CAN") + OODLES (synonym="”lots”") = CANOODLES; definition: "Cuddles" The answer is CANOODLES.

Cuddles lots after stripping bare (9)

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