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)

[wide-world-of-stamps]

I wasn't sure about the quat part, but it seemed to fit.

Norman's abode sounds like he goads the travellers' rest, insane movie spinoff

(2 words, 4'1, 5)

[katistrophik]

I tried to cheat with Google...........

couldn't even succeed at that 😥

[the_great_she_elephant]

Bates Motel

[countessalmirena]

Yes, that's got to be it. (But of course wide-world-of-stamps needs to confirm...)

Spoiler

I suggested that a friend and I re-watch Psycho a few days ago. I received a huge-eyed look and a very decided "NO!" (I don't know why; for goodness' sake, it's a classic!) We compromised with watching the full restored version of Metropolis.

[janeababe]

Oh, so sorry.... 

1) I’m not that clued in to these cryptic clues yet. I couldn’t work out how the ‘e’ fitted in..... lol...

2) I’m at work. This is my first break since 2pm.   
perhaps I better not reply to answers until I can learn more about explaining the clues. 😩😩😩

thank you El for your help 😘

[not_for_sale2025]

Janeababe, this thread is for fun. I'm sure over time we will all get better if it stays alive. It wasn't intended to be taken too seriously. Please keep playing. 🙂

[the_great_she_elephant]

Pleas don't stop. I've been doing cryptics for years now, but it took me ages to get the hang of it. The more you try the better you'll get.

[wide-world-of-stamps]

Janeababe, please keep going.

It's easy to explain the clues when you set them, but I have no idea of some others until they're explained to me.

My level isn't anywhere some of the others on this thread, but I'm having fun anyway.

[wide-world-of-stamps]

Yes the_great_she_elephant, that's it'  😀

sounds like he goads = sounds like baits = Bates

the traveller's rest = motel

insane movie is obviously Psycho

Norman's abode in the movie is the Bates Motel, and there was also a spinoff series of that name.

Spoiler

By the way, I love your name - so wise and majestic

[domino-710]

Jane - please don't leave me alone here. 😂