What does the cryptic crossword clue "Quintessential replica yacht set adrift (12)" mean?

The definition is "Quintessential". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of REPLICA (synonym="REPLICA") + YACHT (synonym="YACHT") = ARCHETYPICAL The answer is ARCHETYPICAL.

Quintessential replica yacht set adrift (12)

Guardian Cryptic #29191 | 1 Across | 2023-10-03 flower

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