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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suck up the sharpening and expel the liquid   (1 word, 9 letters)

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Discharge?

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no, sorry

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I worked out an answer that fits perfectly, but I'd probably be reported.

 

It doesn't start with E, does it?

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lol....no

 

s__h_____

 

please elucidate for our amusement only 🙂

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Syphoning?

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I think it might be siphoning (spelling with "i"), because the clue includes suck up... which would mean "sip" rather than "syp".

 

But generally speaking, nfs, I'd say you have it.

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yes, SIPHONING, over to you

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Clue:

 

JC’s venture was the bark venture and before that the Earl.

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Endeavour?

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