Cryptic Stuff

[not_for_sale]

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)

[not_for_sale]

Again, sorry, not it twyngwyn.

I'm so sorry, I just realized I made a mistake. The answer has 9 letters. Sorry.

The schemer heard a ruler was included.

(9 letters)

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[countessalmirena]

charlatan…?

[not_for_sale]

Yes countess, over to you.

The schemer heard a ruler was included.

(9 letters)

The schemer - ?

heard - sounds like

a ruler - shah

was included - let in 

The schemer - shah let in sounds like Charlatan

Charlatan

Again, sorry about the wrong number of letters. 

[countessalmirena]

Your sorry has been tendered and is acceptable currency. In fact, the ₷ori (as it’s officially known) is the most stable and high-value currency in the world. Mere paper and coin and digital money are so low-value in comparison that conversion tables say a sorry cannot be recompensed or purchased.

Right… let me think up a cryptic clue…

[countessalmirena]

Immersed in pleasure, embracing the loose, good heavens! so much dust! (6)

[countessalmirena]

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@countessalmirena wrote:

Immersed in pleasure, embracing the loose, good heavens! so much dust! (6)

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[twyngwyn]

aghast?

[countessalmirena]

No...

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[twyngwyn]

Sahara?

[countessalmirena]

No... different sort of dust.

"Immersed in" is not an indicator, but "embracing" is. "Loose" - look for its charade.