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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Clue:

Even a procured indulgence cannot tempt the most miserable misers.

(9 letters)

[twyngwyn]

mysteries?

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Sorry, that's not it twyngwyn.

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Even a procured indulgence cannot tempt the most miserable misers.

(9 letters)

Hint:

_ _ _ _ i _ o _ _

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Even a procured indulgence cannot tempt the most miserable misers.

(9 letters)

Hint:

_ _ _ _ i m o _ _

[twyngwyn]

parsimony

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You got it twyngwyn.

Even a procured indulgence cannot tempt the most miserable misers.

(9 letters)

Even - par

a procured indulgence - simony (The buying or selling of ecclesiastical offices or indulgences or other spiritual things)

Cannot tempt the most miserable misers - par-simony (Extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources)

Parsimony

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quickie:

entangled measurement division in a ring (1 word, 12 letters)

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Enumerations?

[twyngwyn]

no, nfs