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)

[domino-710]

Over to you Twyn.

[twyngwyn]

reportedly, the inmate tested a gateway, while invading the new territory (1 word 12 letters)

[twyngwyn]

clue:

_o__u_____o_

[not_for_sale2025]

Conquistador?

[twyngwyn]

reportedly, the inmate tested a gateway, while invading the new territory

inmate = con

tested = quizzed

a gateway =  a door

reportedly = sounds like

an invader of new territory = conquistador

over to you, nfs

[not_for_sale2025]

Easy one.

Clue:

The boy stood on the burning deck and it was as hot as brass, he did a triple summersault, and landed …. Sounds like a General in Up Pompeii.

(2 words – 7 + 7 letters)

[countessalmirena]

Upon da ass doesn’t fit!

[countessalmirena]

… But … gluteus maximus does.

[not_for_sale2025]

It certainly does. All yours.

[countessalmirena]

Thank you.

At the post office, a politician with a coin of no value is so up himself!

(1 word, 7 letters)