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)

[twyngwyn]

sort of, but no, sorry....what's long, brown & sticky?

[countessalmirena]

Hmmm… pogo stick…?

[twyngwyn]

over to you, countess

[countessalmirena]

Thank you.

First in the alphabet superior to more than one counter (6)

[not_for_sale]

Abacus?

[countessalmirena]

That must be a record!

First in the alphabet superior to more than one counter (6)

WORDPLAY

first [charade] a

   in [indicator:insertion]
      the alphabet [charade] ABC

          Hence ABaC

superior to [indicator:juxtaposition or position]
   more than one [charade] us

           Hence ABaCus

DEFINITION

counter = abacus

Take it for a spin, nfs.

[not_for_sale]

Another quickie to keep it rollin'.

Blush and spot this ex-Aussie band.

(12 letters)

[twyngwyn]

Powderfinger?

(rumour has it, they're coming back)

[not_for_sale]

All yours twyngwyn.

I hope it's true.

[twyngwyn]

I heard it this week on Triple M