The Clue
Set a setter (on) (3 letter answer)
The Answer
SIC
Tags
Notes
The answer SIC is seen frequently, appearing about once every 110 puzzles.
Related Clues
"___ 'em!"
[as printed]
Set (on)
Thus
"___ transit . . . "
As written
[as written]
Abélard's "___ et Non"
Attack word
Command to a dog
Dog command
Editor's disclaimer
"___ 'em, Rover!"
Error indicator
Incite to attack
[not a typo]
[per the original]
Quotation addition
Quotation qualification
"___ semper tyrannis"
Set a dog on
Set the dog (on)
Thus, to Tacitus
Thus, to Virgil
"___ transit gloria . . . "
Word with transit
Words to a dog
___ assim (common footnote)
Incite Fido to attack
"___ et non," Abélard compilation
Start of Virginia's motto
"___ transit gloria mundi"
Word to an attack dog
Word often in parentheses
"Go get 'em" word
[That's what it says]
Verbatim quote addendum, possibly
Latin word, often placed in brackets
Definition
SIC as a verb:
1. (sic, set) = urge a dog to attack someone
SIC as an adverb:
1. intentionally so written (used after a printed word or phrase)