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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Gracias.

 

 

 

Romantic teenager’s line to top (so I hear) sheep rent (7)

 

 

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Utopian?

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No, that’s not it.

 

 

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rampart?

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No, not the answer.

 

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Fancier?

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No…

 

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Capulet

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That’s it.

 

Romantic teenager’s line to top (so I hear) sheep rent (7)

 

DEFINITION

Romantic teenager’s line = Capulet (Juliet’s family name)

WORDPLAY

to top [charade] =  cap

(So I hear) [indicator:homophone] sheep = ewe (sounds like u)

rent [charade] let

cap+u+let

 

Over to you!

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