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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HINT

 

 

Sink sounds lacerated child abuser (7)

 

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torpedo?

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Yes.

 

 

Sink sounds lacerated child abuser (7)

 

DEFINITION

Sink = torpedo

WORDPLAY

sounds [indicator:homophone]
     lacerated [charade] tore (sounds like) tor

     child abuser [charade] paedo (sounds like) pedo
          tor+pedo

 

The puzzle chalk is in your hands, twyngwyn.

 

 

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quickie:

soaring shades of excellence (6,7)

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Flying colours

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over to you, nfs

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About a beating – fight back.

(7 letters)

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repress?

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Sorry, no countess, but 3/7 letters correct.

 

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repulse

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