What does the cryptic crossword clue "Quiet pet, one of a pair? (4,5)" mean?

The definition is "one of a pair?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HUSH (synonym="”Quiet”") + PUPPY (synonym="”pet”") = HUSHPUPPY; definition: "Hush Puppies is the name of a brand of shoes" The answer is HUSHPUPPY.

Quiet pet, one of a pair? (4,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29070 | 22 Across | 2023-05-15 flower

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