Cryptic Stuff

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.

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yes...over to you

 

don't sit around (stand) you can't point with a closed fist = Standpoint (view)

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The writer will shout about the passion.

 

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Penchant?

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Yep, that's it she_el.

 

The writer - pen

will shout  - chant

about the passion...

 

Penchant

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Did the Duke emerge from this battle flushed with success?

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Waterloo?

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Correct.

The Duke = Wellington

Waterloo = battle in which Wellington defeated Napoleon.

Flushed  = reference to loo

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move to the right of Latvian city and find a parrot    (1 word, 10 letters)

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Budgerigar ???

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yes, over to you...

 

move = budge, city  = Riga, to the right = R

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