Cryptic Stuff

[not_for_sale2025]

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)

[not_for_sale2025]

Yes, wide-world-of-stamps, the answer is Evident. And I'd like to make honorary mention of janeababe and domino-710 for their input.

"She took the fifth type before the sixth from Rome, but followed with a reduction. That’s what she came across!"

She took the fifth type - (synonym for 'letter') E is fifth letter in alphabet

before the sixth from Rome - VI = roman numerals for six

but followed with a reduction - (synonym for 'dent')

That’s what she came across - that's what was Evident.

BTW countessalmirena, I gave you the thumb's up emoji to let you know that you were correct with E and VI. I thought I should clarify that.

[domino-710]

Bout time - I was getting agitated. 😂

[not_for_sale2025]

Bout time - I was getting scared. 😂

I must have checked the question 20 times to make sure I didn't stuff up. I don't want to get a cyber hiding.

[wide-world-of-stamps]

Yes, thank you to everyone, especially for correcting my very silly mistake.

Also, thank you to the Countess for sending me in the right direction with her post.

Should I do this, or should domino since they were the one who actually gave the correct answer?

[domino-710]

You, definitely you.

[domino-710]

Still think ' viaduct ' was better. 🤣

[wide-world-of-stamps]

OK, but please don't expect any real brain teasers as mine are of the simpler variety.

I left the nail after the alien telephonist hesitated, everlasting.

(1 word,  7 letters)  

[domino-710]

You call that simples. 🤣

[katistrophik]

I am with dom

wwooossshhh

[the_great_she_elephant]

Eternal.

Loving this thread. I'm a cryptic crossword addict from way back.