Set about conclusion for fanciful tale (6)

I believe the answer is:

legend

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'fanciful tale' is the definition.
'legend' can be an answer for 'tale' (I've seen this before). I'm not sure about the 'fanciful' bit.

'set about conclusion' is the wordplay.
'set' becomes 'gel' (both can mean to harden).
'about' is a reversal indicator.
'conclusion' becomes 'end' (something's conclusion is its end).
'gel' written backwards gives 'leg'.
'leg'+'end'='LEGEND'

'for' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for legend that I've seen before include "Old yarn" , "Very famous member's death" , "Superstar" , "Caption; very well known" , "Tale of heroism" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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