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:

 

So sleepy; guy is besotted with viral new pink! (3,3,6)

 

 

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Rip Van Winkle 😪

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Exactly.

 

 

So sleepy; guy is besotted with viral new pink! (3,3,6)

 

 

So sleep; guy [DESCRIPTION] Rip Van Winkle

is besotted with [indicator: anagram] viral new pink

anagram of viralnewpink = ripvanwinkle = Rip Van Winkle

 

From me to you...

 

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Naked, I hesitate then streak; what rubbish.

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balderdash

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Yes twyngwyn, over to you.

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quickie:

 

I heard iron fresh European is a herb (9)

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Fenugreek

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over to you, countess

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