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Cryptic Stuff

not_for_sale — Mon, 10 May 2021 03:54:06 GMT

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)

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serendipityricho — Mon, 10 May 2021 04:43:39 GMT

Reckon convolutions might be right-just a guess.

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not_for_sale — Mon, 10 May 2021 04:52:03 GMT

Unfortunately, it's not, but you did get one bit correct! I will explain the answer when/if someone gets it.

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the_great_she_elephant — Mon, 10 May 2021 06:38:57 GMT

Condensation.

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not_for_sale — Mon, 10 May 2021 06:49:23 GMT

Yes the_great_she_elephant, correct.

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

(12 letters)

The prisoner – Con

At the cave – den

Would not stand – sat

For the electrically charged – ion

Con-den-sat-ion = droplets of water.

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the_great_she_elephant — Mon, 10 May 2021 07:54:07 GMT

OK. My turn:

A handy army joint

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twyngwyn — Mon, 10 May 2021 08:01:02 GMT

wrist?

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the_great_she_elephant — Mon, 10 May 2021 08:11:20 GMT

twyngwyn is correct.

The answer is really self explanatory - a joint between the hand and the arm.

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twyngwyn — Mon, 10 May 2021 08:15:51 GMT

pupil under the condiment......pizza anyone?

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domino-710 — Mon, 10 May 2021 08:25:59 GMT

Hoi - keep up - how many letters.??????

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twyngwyn — Mon, 10 May 2021 08:35:31 GMT

9!!!!

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joztamps — Mon, 10 May 2021 09:37:07 GMT

Pepper/on/i

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countessalmirena — Mon, 10 May 2021 09:40:23 GMT

That's definitely correct - but twyngwyn needs to confirm!

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twyngwyn — Mon, 10 May 2021 09:47:25 GMT

yes...over to you joz

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joztamps — Mon, 10 May 2021 10:02:49 GMT

Bugger, I knew I shouldn't have thrown that stick!

Anyway, here goes

Fab Four Forbidden, one word, 6 letters

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the_great_she_elephant — Mon, 10 May 2021 11:04:27 GMT

Banned?

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joztamps — Mon, 10 May 2021 11:16:21 GMT

Correct.

Off you go....,.

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the_great_she_elephant — Mon, 10 May 2021 11:22:03 GMT

A Lenten meal eaten on the run.

2 words 4, 4

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countessalmirena — Mon, 10 May 2021 11:26:11 GMT

Fast food.

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the_great_she_elephant — Mon, 10 May 2021 11:38:17 GMT

Correct. Your turn Countess