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. ๐Ÿ™‚

 

The prisoner at the cave would not stand for the electrically charged droplets of water.

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Sampling....

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Noโ€ฆ still on the wrong track.

 

Haphazardly register with popular celebrity, short and to the point. (8)

 

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Thereโ€™s an anagrind; the associated fodder consists of two charades.

 

 

NEW CLUE

 

Short and to the point - itโ€™s a thing.

 

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Falchion...

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Yes.

 

Haphazardly register with popular celebrity, short and to the point. (8)

 

WORDPLAY

haphazardly [anagrind] register [charade: fach] with popular celebrity [charade: lion] -> fach+lion -> falchion

WHOLE DEFINITION

short and to the point = falchion

 

Over to you, nfs.

 

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......and I was trying to fit Elvis in there ๐Ÿ™„

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Apparently, the biting bird presents a dangerous situation.

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Apparently, the biting bird presents a dangerous situation.

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Apparently, the biting bird presents a dangerous situation.

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Apparently, the biting bird presents a dangerous situation.

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Apparently, the biting bird presents a dangerous situation.

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