What does the cryptic crossword clue "Disturbance created by elevated clique (5)" mean?

The definition is "Disturbance". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). UP (synonym="elevated") + SET (synonym="clique") = UPSET; definition: "Disturbance" The answer is UPSET.

Disturbance created by elevated clique (5)

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