What does the cryptic crossword clue "Employed setters and someone more senior (4)" mean?

The definition is "Employed". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). US (synonym="‘setters’") + ED (synonym="editor, ‘someone more senior’") = USED; definition: "Employed" The answer is USED.

Employed setters and someone more senior (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29684 | 12 Across | 2025-05-02 flower

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