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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You made a good point with that current you tucked away.

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_ _ _ _ _ e

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A _ _ _ _ e

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accede?

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No twyngwyn.

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You made a good point with that current you tucked away.

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A _ u _ _ e

 

The answer is found in the first half of the clue.

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Acuate?

 

Nicely done; that was unexpected but cunningly constructed.

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Yes countess.

 

You made a good point with that current you tucked away.

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You made a good point - ?

with that current - ac

you - u

tucked away - ate

You made a good point - Ac-u-ate

 

Acuate

(Definition - having a sharp point)

 

All yours.

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Joan of Arc, par example, led without any right where things heated up (5)

 

 

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Stake?

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