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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for amusement, a little song, reportedly; that's showing some depth  (1 word, 10 letters)

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Profundity

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yes, back to you 🙂

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Clue:

I overheard it wasn’t hers, the agitated, irate person. A shame she is so hopeless in controlling her moods.
(8 letters)

[twyngwyn]

hysteria 

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Yes twyngwyn.

I overheard it wasn’t hers, the agitated, irate person. A shame she is so hopeless in controlling her moods.
(8 letters)

I overheard - indicates sounds like

it wasn't hers - hys (sounds like his)

the agitated - indicates anagram

irate person - teria (anagram of irate)

A shame she is so hopeless in controlling her moods - hys-teria

Hysteria

[twyngwyn]

quickie:

reportedly, the Spanish thumb and the worker capture the mammal (1 word, 8 letters)

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Elephant

[twyngwyn]

lol...was quick....backatcha!

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Clue:

Everything in the elephant’s head is fearful. If only that story revealed all.

(8 letters)