What does the cryptic crossword clue "Poor black lad sold nuts (8)" mean?

The definition is "nuts". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of LADSOLD ("lad sold") [anagram: "Poor"] + B (abbreviation of "black") = ODDBALLS; definition: "nuts" The answer is ODDBALLS.

Poor black lad sold nuts (8)

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