Some appearing to need air when called? (8)
I believe the answer is:
ringtone
'called?' is the definition.
I don't know anything about this answer so I can't judge whether it can be defined by this definition.
'some appearing to need air' is the wordplay.
'some' says the answer is hidden in the clue (some parts of the word are used).
'RINGTONE' can be found hidden inside 'appearing to need air'.
'when' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for ringtone that I've seen before include "Sound coming from mobile" , "Sound made by a mobile phone" , "Sound heard when someone telephones" , "Nitrogen (anag.)" , "announcement of caller" .)