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.

(12 letters)

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Sorry, that's not it the_great one.

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Hint:

 

_ a _ _ _ o _ e

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wardrobe?

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Yes countess. Tis all yours.

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curtsey.gif

 

 

Ah, the smell of sweet musky wood! A touch destroys the councils when the scent is lost. (9 words)

 

 

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Oops! Not 9 words. 9 letters.

 

 

CORRECTION

 

 

Ah, the smell of sweet musky wood! A touch destroys the councils when the scent is lost. (9)

 

 

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patchouli?

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the countess has marked as helpful, so here goes:

 

reportedly, this major city has posh baggage (1 word, 7 letters)

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Yes.

 

The explainer:

 

Ah, the smell of sweet musky wood! A touch destroys the councils when the scent is lost. (9)

 

smell of sweet musky wood = whole word (patchouli)

touch = pat

the councilsscent is lost = [indicator:deletion] thecouncils - scent = houcil

destroys = [indicator:anagram] chouli

pat + chouli = patchouli

 

 

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reportedly, this major city has posh baggage (1 word, 7 letters)

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