Cryptic 2379

[bald eagle]

25a remainder of the water, bottle up, 8 letters ?e?????n

GK 757 17a
native American now living in Oklahoma, 8 letters
????n??e

Saga-12a freedom of action gets high honour, seen in gold award 8 letters, a?t???m?

Thanks for your help

regards

[kayakamina]

25 Rest rain

[sarumite]

17a Comanche

[kayakamina]

12 Au ton om y

[sarumite]

Saga 12a Au tonomy

[bald eagle]

kayakamina and sarumite
You have come to my aid many times, and I'm very grateful, and in awe of your knowlwedge. As you have probably guessed, i'm quite new to this game, and am enjoying expanding my knowledge, and googling for answers
Thank you once again

[kayakamina]

You are very welcome. The only way to improve is practice and experience and it will help if you analyse any answers given.

Good luck K

[sarumite]

bad eagle .. I echo kayakaminas sentiments ... but would add that I am also a comparative novice with cryptic puzzles.

Best wishes (S)