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]

No…

corrupted = anagrind

headless = letter deletion 

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Venality

[countessalmirena]

 nfs, you are as right as a squirrel gathering nuts!

Corrupted in the belly with headless lament that is open to bribery (8)

corrupted [anagrind]
   in the belly [charade] = navel 
      (scramble that to get) venal

headless [indicator:first letter deletion] 

   lament [charade] = pity

      (delete first letter) — ity

         venal+ity = venality

DEFINITION

is open to bribery = venality

Your turn to lead us on a cryptic goose chase…

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A little company with the queen decapitated the aristocrat with force.

(8 letters)

[twyngwyn]

coercion

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All yours twyngwyn.

[countessalmirena]

Very nicely constructed - I like it.

[twyngwyn]

board weight organism? (8)

[countessalmirena]

plankton

[twyngwyn]

back to you, countess