What does the cryptic crossword clue "Scottish author set off with no idea, might you say? (9)" mean?

The definition is "say?". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SET (synonym="SET") + VEN (synonym="VEN") + SON (synonym="SON") = STEVENSON; definition: "say?" The answer is STEVENSON.

Scottish author set off with no idea, might you say? (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29433 | 14 Across | 2024-07-12 flower

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