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)

[countessalmirena]

Thank you.

Give praise to Cupid’s bow awry in words (10)

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Compliment

[countessalmirena]

Yes.

Give praise to Cupid’s bow awry in words (10)

[DEFINITION]
  Give praise = compliment

[WORDPLAY]
   Cupid’s bow [charade] = lip  

   awry [anagrind] -> pli

   in [container]
   words [charade] = comment

      Anagram of lip inserted into comment
         compliment

It’s all yours, nfs.

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Clue:

Abandon the fruit, especially if he has no particular place to go.

(2 words; 5 + 5 letters)

[twyngwyn]

lol...obviously not in your head-space here....clue please

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A singer!

[countessalmirena]

Edita Gruberova does not fit.

And… I can’t squish her name into a fruit-related clue.

I’ll keep thinking…

[domino-710]

Bruno Mars. LOL 

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Abandon the fruit, especially if he has no particular place to go.

(2 words; 5 + 5 letters)

Hint: A singer

especially if he has no particular place to go

[twyngwyn]

Chuck Berry