Cryptic Stuff

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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)

[countessalmirena]

Thank you. (Just back from an exquisite Mozart concert with my mother; still buzzing from the ravishing music but also longing for a coffee.)

So… without further ado…

Pedestrian constituents of political motion to ban all cars (5)

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Banal

[countessalmirena]

Yes.

Pedestrian constituents of political motion to ban all cars (5)

DEFINITION

     pedestrian = banal

WORDPLAY

    constituents of [indicator:hidden/containing]
     political motion to ban all cars

      banal is hidden there … 

Over to you, nfs.

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Soften up and embellish the sheet.

(9 letters)

[twyngwyn]

embroider?

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Not it twyngwyn.

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Soften up and embellish the sheet.

(9 letters)

_ _ _ a _ _ _ a _

[countessalmirena]

Sugarcoat?

[not_for_sale]

Yes countess. I think it should be self-explanatory.

The reins are in your hands. 

[countessalmirena]

Thank you. I’ll just get my riding gloves….

Okay! Here we go.

Study characteristic representation (8)