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)

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He had one too many of the sloppy vile spirits.

(8 letters)

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Hint:

Scary dude.

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revenant...? (Probably not, but guessing is better than brooding.)

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Bogeyman?

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Yes countess.

He had one too many of the sloppy vile spirits.

(8 letters)

He had one too many - (in golf a) Bogey

He had one too many - Bogey-man

of the sloppy vile spirits - sloppy - indicator for mixed up letters - vile = evil

of the sloppy vile spirits - evil spirits - Bogeyman

Bogeyman

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Thank you.

Gratified fingers moved rapidly towards the desirable state.

(2 letters: 7, 4)

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Perfect life

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Perfect race

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Sorry … no, and no.

Perfection is not part of this.

You’ll get a giggle with the answer.

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Digital zips?