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Prepare for action (e.g., some mousetraps) (3)

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I believe the answer is:

set

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'prepare' is the definition.
(I know that prepare can be written as set)

'action e g some mousetraps' is the wordplay.
'SET' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I am unsure how this is indicated.

'for' is the link.

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(Other definitions for set that I've seen before include "Ready" , "Put, coagulate" , "Class" , "Arrange; a party" , "Major division of tennis match" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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