Cryptic Stuff

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.

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Nottingham ??

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All yours domino.

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Thank you NFS.

 

Thought I'd made it clear - not into getting lectures - on a fun game.

 

Over to anyone. 

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Then… representing domino (but I miss your clues, as I’ve been enjoying everyone’s with each unique style)…

 

 

Outspoken French swimmer is cuckoo (6)

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Outspoken = indicator

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Muffat ??

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No... It's not a real French swimmer, but more... if there's a French swimmer, how might it be described? In particularly, if he's practising his swimming in Paris...

 

 

Outspoken [indicator: homophone]

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insane

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That's it.

 

Outspoken French swimmer is cuckoo (6)

 

Outspoken = [indicator:homophone]

French swimmer = in Seigne sounds like insane

is cuckoo = insane

 

 

Over to you, twyngwyn.

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quickie:

 

will the writer incorporate filigree? (1 word, 5 letters)

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