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)

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Elegant and brave, direct and practical.

(2 words, 5-6 letters)

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_ _ t _ _ - _ _ i _ _ _

[domino-710]

So - hyphenated ??

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Yes domino. It was in the original clue too.

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_ i t _ _ - _ _ i t _ _

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_ i t _ y - _ _ i t _ y

[twyngwyn]

nitty-gritty

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Yes twyngwyn.

Elegant and brave, direct and practical.

(2 words, 5-6 letters)

Elegant - nitty

and brave - gritty

direct and practical - nitty-gritty

nitty-gritty

All yours.

[twyngwyn]

sounds like you're being quiet whilst doing nothing, outrageous (9)

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How dare you. Oh sorry, it's the clue. 😄