What does the cryptic crossword clue "Support for young setter, say? (4,2)" mean?

The definition is "Support". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PRO (abbreviation="for") + PUP (synonym="young") = PROP UP; definition: "Support" The answer is Prop up.

Support for young setter, say? (4,2)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3031 | 21 Down | 2019-11-24 flower

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