What does the cryptic crossword clue "Number of stars paid, else furious! (8)" mean?

The definition is "Number of stars". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of PAIDELSE ("paid, else") [anagram: "furious!"] = PLEIADES; definition: "Number of stars" The answer is Pleiades.

Number of stars paid, else furious! (8)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3092 | 16 Down | 2021-01-24 flower

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