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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Formerly the older bow was best.

(7 letters)

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Formerly the older bow was best.

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_ _ e _ a _ l

[countessalmirena]

I’m not having much luck in identifying the play and definition… I will keep trying.

[twyngwyn]

prevail?

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Yes twyngwyn.

Formerly the older bow was best.

(7 letters)

Formerly - pre

the older bow - vail

was best - prevail

Prevail

Vail (as in veil, but not listed as obsolete)

Definitions:

from The Century Dictionary.

"To yield; give place; express respect or submission by yielding, uncovering, or otherwise; bow."

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

"intransitive verb - To descend; lower."

[twyngwyn]

have a small flutter and achieve - it's attractive (7)

[twyngwyn]

have a small flutter and achieve - it's attractive (7)

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