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)

[janeababe]

I’m guessing it’s:

New York stock exchange? 

[wide-world-of-stamps]

It did it again - it must be the combination of the number and closing bracket, so here it is without the brackets.

ring the bell to start the day, sounds like cattle swap in the Big Apple

4 words  3, 4, 5, 8

[wide-world-of-stamps]

Yes, that was quick!

Well done janeababe - especially without the full letter count.

Over to you.

[janeababe]

I have to admit, my husband solved it hahaha.... all I knew was the big Apple is New York and he completed the rest lol. 

anyway,  I’m about to head to work for night shift, so I’ll post it in the wee hours of the morning. 

good night folks. Sweet dreams 💋

[janeababe]

Righto folks.... I have had a go at ‘inventing’ this clue.  
Please let me know what my do’s and dont’s should have been once it’s solved. Lol.... 

clue:  This rigid airship, Led the way to a set of steps that reached the abode of God. 

3 words.   ( 8,2,6 )

Good luck and I’m sorry if it’s right off the cryptic mark. *sigh*... lol. 

[domino-710]

Stairway to Heaven ??

[wide-world-of-stamps]

I'm sure you're right.

We'll have to wait for janeababe to confirm.

Others with more experience can comment if they see any problems with the clue, but it looks good to me.

[domino-710]

Waiting for Jane.

[janeababe]

Yes Dom.... you’ve got it.

this rigid airship= zeppelin

Led the way. = capital L meant take notice of it (I hope lol) Led + Zeppelin.

to a set of stairs = stairway

that reached =to

the abode of God = heaven 

😊😊😊

[domino-710]

Thank you Jane.

To keep the tempo - could I hand one to WWOS again - am on messenger to Bali - getting updates on my brother - back in hospital after an HA - with clots - so far all good. Well for now.