What does the cryptic crossword clue "With eight members the Spanish set firm up (7)" mean?

The definition is "With eight members". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. EL (abbreviation of "Spanish") + PUT (synonym of "set") + CO (synonym of "firm") [reversal: "up"]; definition: "With eight members" The answer is OCTUPLE.

With eight members the Spanish set firm up (7)

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