Basil, say, getting some other builder (4)
I believe the answer is:
herb
'basil say' is the definition.
(I know that basil is a type of herb)
'some other builder' is the wordplay.
'some' says the answer is hidden in the clue (some parts of the word are used).
'HERB' can be found hidden inside 'other builder'.
'getting' is the link.
(Other definitions for herb that I've seen before include "Aromatic plant used in cookery" , "Wayside plant with small red flowers" , "Plant used in medicine or for flavouring" , "Eg, sage" , "Thyme, for example" .)