What does the cryptic crossword clue "Setter is taken in by semi-optimistic primate (7)" mean?

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Setter is taken in by semi-optimistic primate (7)

Times Cryptic #29284 | 14 Across | 2025-07-17

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I AM(setter is) inside half of SANGUINE(optimistic)

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