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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croupier

 

 

🎰🛳🇵🇲

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over to you, countess

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Factor in bounder’s tan doesn’t absorb (10)

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Adsorbents...

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No, that’s not it.

 

 

 


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understand

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Yes, you’ve got it.

 

Factor in bounder’s tan doesn’t absorb (10)

 

WORDPLAY

factor in = [hidden indicator]
  bounder’s tan doesn’t -> understand

WHOLE DEFINITION

absorb = understand

 

Over to you, twyngwyn.

 

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quickie

 

ghetto noise abating? (8)

 

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Quelling..?

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no. sorry. try again

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