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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twyngwyn has it.

 

That's how you treat your bow? Once more, misconduct! (5)

 

DEFINITION 1

   That’s how you treat your bow? = resin (violin, cello bow etc is treated with resin regularly)

DEFINITION 2

   Once more, misconduct! = resin (as in, re-sin)

 

Over to you.

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bowl, needle, line or fight?  (5)

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@twyngwyn wrote:

bowl, needle, line or fight?  (5)

 

card, bag or kit


 

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bowl, needle, line or fight?  (5)

 

card, bag or kit

 

__n__

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Punch?

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over to you nfs

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Clue:

 

Sounds like the toilet shaft is narcissistic, yet known for forgiveness.

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jonquil

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Yes twyngwyn, over to you.

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quickie: not in see software (7)

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