Cryptic Stuff

[not_for_sale]

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)

[twyngwyn]

another quickie:

tendency to write mantra? (1 word, 8 letters)

[countessalmirena]

Penchant.

That is an EXCELLENT clue.

[twyngwyn]

backatcha 🙂

[countessalmirena]

How upsetting it is to train to surf at sea.

(1 word, 11 letters)

[not_for_sale]

Frustrating

[not_for_sale]

Frustration

[twyngwyn]

frustration

[countessalmirena]

5 minutes is super-fast.

How upsetting it is to train to surf at sea.

upsetting =dual function word - both anagram indicator and part of the whole word definition

train to surf = [rearrange] = frustration

at sea = additional indicator word/term in case the dual function of "How upsetting" was missed... [anagram]

Over to you, not_for_sale.

[not_for_sale]

Easy one to keep things ticking.

Clue:

Gordon and Priscilla were gutted by the beast of a thing.

(7 Letters)

[twyngwyn]

gorilla