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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over to you, countess

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Thank you.

 

 

Enchantress, hear the gentleman take note (5)

 

 

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siren

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Not a bad guess at all... but it's not the answer.

 

You're on the right track with the start, though.

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Circe

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You've got it, nfs.

 

Enchantress, hear the gentleman take note (5)

 

DEFINITION

Enchantress = Circe

WORDPLAY

hear [indicator:homophone]

the gentleman [charade] sir + take note [charade] see

sir+see (sounds like) Circe

 

Over to you.

 

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The schemer heard a ruler was included.

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Rasputin?

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Sorry, no twyngwyn, but great answer.

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Apollyon

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