What does the cryptic crossword clue "Semicircle and a 21 for setter, say (6)" mean?

The definition is "say". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (synonym=""semicircle"") + A (synonym="A") + NINE (synonym="a square. the solution to "21"dn") = CANINE The answer is CANINE.

Semicircle and a 21 for setter, say (6)

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