What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bud’s gone with setter in temper (8)" mean?

The definition is "temper". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PAL (synonym of "Bud's") + LATE (synonym of "gone") + I (abbreviation of "setter"); definition: "temper" The answer is PALLIATE.

Bud’s gone with setter in temper (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29383 | 25 Across | 2024-05-15 flower

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