What does the cryptic crossword clue "Drink with retired setter maybe after installing old copper insulator (7,8)" mean?

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Drink with retired setter maybe after installing old copper insulator (7,8)

Q: What is the answer to "Drink with retired setter maybe after installing old copper insulator (7,8)"?

The answer is DRAUGHT EXCLUDER.

Times Cryptic #28886 | 7 Down | 2024-04-09

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DRAUGHT (drink), EX-CLUER (retired setter maybe) containing [installing] D (old copper – l.s.d again – a penny)

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