What does the cryptic crossword clue "Prepared cheese – one that sets? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Prepared". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BRIE (synonym="‘cheese’") + FED (synonym="the lad himself, ‘one that sets’") = BRIEFED; definition: "Prepared" The answer is BRIEFED.

Prepared cheese – one that sets? (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29438 | 16 Across | 2024-07-18 flower

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