What does the cryptic crossword clue "Articulate English Liberal backed moderate (3,2)" mean?

The definition is "moderate". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. PUT (synonym of "Articulate") + E (synonym of "English") + L (abbreviation of "Liberal") [reversal: "backed"]; definition: "moderate" The answer is LET UP.

Articulate English Liberal backed moderate (3,2)

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