What does the cryptic crossword clue "I need tea break for prisoner (8)" mean?

The definition is "prisoner". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of INEEDTEA ("I need tea") [anagram: "break"] = DETAINEE; definition: "prisoner" The answer is DETAINEE.

I need tea break for prisoner (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29490 | 19 Down | 2024-09-17 flower

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