Cryptic Stuff

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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)

[the_great_she_elephant]

Dare I say 'it takes one to know one.' 🤣

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[twyngwyn]

American negotiable instrument and  friend end their game

(1 word, 9 letters)

[not_for_sale]

Terminate?

[twyngwyn]

no, sorry

[not_for_sale]

Checkmate?

[twyngwyn]

yes, over to you 😃

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Peg's other half found grandpa can't be running for the silver.

(6 letters)

[countessalmirena]

Peg's other half... Hmm.

Cat?

Guy?

Leg?

Jake?

Stack?

Washing?

Clothes?

Line?

Silver or running for the silver...

Argent?

Second?

can't be running...

lame?

crippled?

walking?

hopping?

jammed?

off?

dry?

[janeababe]

This is helpful for me.... thank you Countess 💋

...I still have no idea, 😂    ...but it’s helpful 🙂