What does the cryptic crossword clue "Capricious wife always fighting daughter (7)" mean?

The definition is "Capricious". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). W (synonym of "wife") + AY (synonym of "always") + WAR (synonym of "fighting") + D (synonym of "daughter"); definition: "Capricious" The answer is WAYWARD.

Capricious wife always fighting daughter (7)

Times Cryptic #28647 | 21 Across | 2023-07-05 flower

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