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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Is it... wacky?

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Yes countess.

 

All I hear is bump off the leading executive; far out!

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All I hear - sounds like

is bump off - whack

the leading executive - e

far out - whack-e sounds like Wacky

 

Wacky

 

Tis all yours.

 

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Thank you.

 

 

A disordered mind admits purpose, thus is driven by the current (8)

 

 

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seaborne?

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Windmill

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nfs, you have it.

 

A disordered mind admits purpose, thus is driven by the current (8)

 

WORDPLAY

disordered [indicator:anagram] mind -> ndmi

admits [indicator:containment]
      purpose [charade] = will

            So… will is to surround ndmi -> WIndmiLL

DESCRIPTION

is driven by the current = windmill

 

It is all yours with which to play like a cat with several curious cryptic-clue-loving mice.

 

 

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Neutralize the unsympathetic.

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_ o _ _ _ _ _

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counter?

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Yes twyngwyn, the next page is yours.

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