What does the cryptic crossword clue "In card game, is Daisy able to speak perhaps? (7)" mean?

The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). Homophone/pun/aural wordplay [ to speak, perhaps ] of CAN ASTER (“is Daisy able to”) The answer is CANASTA.

In card game, is Daisy able to speak perhaps? (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29471 | 14 Across | 2024-08-26 flower

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