Richard in fit of temper — one supporting wicked thing? (7)
19D — Richard in fit of temper — one supporting wicked thing? (7) — PRICKET
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Definition
Definition found: 'one supporting wicked thing?' — The tail is a playful definition — a spike that holds a candle (mind the 'wick').The tail is a playful definition — a spike that holds a candle (mind the 'wick').
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Indicator
Indicator found: 'in''in' tells you one piece is set inside another.
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Operation
'in' signals a container operation
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Fodder
Fodder: 'Richard fit of temper'
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Synonym
Synonyms spotted: 'Richard' → RICKThe nickname goes inside.
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Synonym
Synonyms spotted: 'fit of temper' → PETThe sulk forms the outer shell.
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Assembly
PET + RICK = P(RICK)ET