Cryptic Stuff

[not_for_sale2024]

While it was done some years ago I see, I thought I would try a cryptic crossword-like thread for fun and to try and boost a little more interest here. I made up the below question for anyone interested in such a challenge. I thought the first person to get it correct might come up with the next question. A clue though - if you copy one from a newspaper or magazine etc., the answer can often be found on the internet. I can explain the answer for anyone who asks. 🙂

The prisoner at the cave would not stand for the electrically charged droplets of water.

(12 letters)

[twyngwyn]

orientation?

[countessalmirena]

No…

Ungoverned Asia, for instance, lags behind the fashionable. (11)

_ _ _ o _ _ _ _ _ _ _

[twyngwyn]

incontinent

[countessalmirena]

Yes, that’s it.

Ungoverned Asia, for instance, lags behind the fashionable. (11)

WHOLE DEFINITION

ungoverned = incontinent

WORDPLAY

Asia, for instance [example] continent

lags behind => [placement]
the fashionable [charade] in

    so… continent is put behind in -> in+continent

[twyngwyn]

impress like wave (8)

[not_for_sale2024]

Brandish????

[twyngwyn]

you're up, nfs

[not_for_sale2024]

Apparently, outside needed a rout.

(11 letters)

[not_for_sale2024]

Apparently, outside needed a rout.

(11 letters)

_ _ _ _ _ a _ _ _ _ _

[not_for_sale2024]

Apparently, outside needed a rout.

(11 letters)

_ _ e _ _ a _ _ _ _ _