What does the cryptic crossword clue "European has quip about set in broadcast in a basic way (11)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). anagram of SET (synonym="SET") + IN (synonym="IN") + SALLY (synonym="a quip") + E (synonym="E") = ESSENTIALLY The answer is ESSENTIALLY.

European has quip about set in broadcast in a basic way (11)

Guardian Cryptic #29546 | 26 Across | 2024-11-21 flower

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