Crossword Genius

Change gear in anger (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rage

'anger' is the definition.
(I know that rage is a type of anger)

'change gear' is the wordplay.
'change' is an anagram indicator.
'gear' with letters rearranged gives 'RAGE'.

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for rage that I've seen before include "Uncontrolled anger" , "Fury, passion" , "Temper - fashion" , "Intense anger" , "Gear up in violent temper" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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