What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cryptic setter's long-suffering without love (8)" mean?

The definition is "Cryptic". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MY (synonym="setter’s") + ST (synonym="setter’s") + ICAL (synonym="long-suffering") = MYSTICAL The answer is MYSTICAL.

Cryptic setter's long-suffering without love (8)

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