What does the cryptic crossword clue "Who helps with setting leg and part of arm (9)" mean?

The definition is "Who helps with setting". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. STAGE (synonym of "leg") + HAND(S) (synonym of "arm") [deletion: "part"]; definition: "Who helps with setting" The answer is STAGEHAND.

Who helps with setting leg and part of arm (9)

Times Cryptic #29063 | 28 Across | 2024-11-01 flower

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