Set … or word said before set (5)

I believe the answer is:

ready

(Other definitions for ready that I've seen before include "Prompt and adequate" , "Available now" , "Prepare < dough" , "Prepare money" , "In addition" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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