Hardens, in a way (4)

I believe the answer is:

sets

(Other definitions for sets that I've seen before include "Coagulates" , "Major divisions of tennis match" , "Plants" , "Groups of things of the same kind" , "Hardens" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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