What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stray lambs, yes, gathering (8)" mean?

The definition is "gathering". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of LAMBS, + YES, = ASSEMBLY; definition: "gathering" The answer is ASSEMBLY.

Stray lambs, yes, gathering (8)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17473 | 31 Across | 2024-10-23 flower