What does the cryptic crossword clue "Setter with water living on fruit (9)" mean?

The definition is "Setter with water". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). QUICK (synonym of "living") + LIME (synonym of "fruit"); definition: "Setter with water" The answer is QUICKLIME.

Setter with water living on fruit (9)

Guardian Cryptic #26086 | 16 Down | 2013-10-23 flower

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