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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slumbers?


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no, sorry

 

ghetto noise abating? (8)

 

s_______

 

 

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slumping?



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all yours, countess

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Head office department backed rocky start to ruin. (7)

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CLUE

 

 

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I’ve used only one charade. 

The other indicators are from among the following:

 

hidden

reversal

letter selection

letter deletion

anagram

 

 

 

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MORE CLUES

 

 

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Counter...?

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I’m sorry, but no.

 



 

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Torpedo...?

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