Cryptic Stuff

[not_for_sale2025]

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]

Yes, you have it, nfs.

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

WORDPLAY

Head [letter selection] office -> o

department -> dep [abbr.]
backed [reversal indicator -> odep => pedo

rocky [charade] tor

start [position indicator] -> tor + pedo = torpedo

WHOLE DEFINITION

to ruin = torpedo

Over to you.

[not_for_sale2025]

The dock around the craft holds a celebrant.

(7 letters)

[twyngwyn]

partier..?

[not_for_sale2025]

You have it twyngwyn.

[twyngwyn]

darling corporal art form, perhaps? (8)

[not_for_sale2025]

Flamenco...

[twyngwyn]

all yours, nfs

[not_for_sale2025]

I hear scrap and keep away from the joint.

(8 letters)

[twyngwyn]

kneepad..?

sorry, not enough letters!!

[not_for_sale2025]

Not it twyngwyn.