What does the cryptic crossword clue "The crossword setter's motif (5)" mean?

The definition is "motif". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). THE (literal="The") + ME (abbreviation="setter's") = THEME; definition: "motif" The answer is THEME.

The crossword setter's motif (5)

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