Richard in fit of temper — one supporting wicked thing? (7)

From Times Cryptic 29573, 19D —

19D — Richard in fit of temper — one supporting wicked thing? (7)PRICKET

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'one supporting wicked thing?' — The tail is a playful definition — a spike that holds a candle (mind the 'wick').
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'in'
  • Operation
    'in' signals a container operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'Richard fit of temper'
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'Richard' → RICK
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'fit of temper' → PET
  • Assembly
    PET + RICK = P(RICK)ET

Try this clue in the trainer →