What does the cryptic crossword clue "Leading group is troubled (5)" mean?

The definition is "troubled". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). UP (abbreviation="Leading") + SET (abbreviation="group") = UPSET; definition: "troubled" The answer is UPSET.

Leading group is troubled (5)

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