What does the cryptic crossword clue "Writer set out to capture live animal (10)" mean?

The definition is "animal". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of WILDE (synonym="Oscar, writer") + SET (synonym="SET") + BE (synonym="live") = WILDEBEEST; definition: "animal" The answer is WILDEBEEST.

Writer set out to capture live animal (10)

Times Cryptic #28607 | 25 Across | 2023-05-19 flower

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