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]

I will guess Cauldron, but can’t marry it to clue?

[not_for_sale]

Yes twyngwyn.

Apparently, the biting bird presents a dangerous situation.

(8 letters)

Apparently - I hear (sounds like)

The biting - cold

bird - wren

presents a dangerous situation - Cauldron (sounds like cold wren).

Cauldron

Cauldron can be used figuratively to describe a situation that is dangerous, unstable, or volatile.

Collins Dictionary

Note: Both the UK and US pronunciations sound the end of the word as "ren" not "ron".

[twyngwyn]

dog second rate scratch (5)

[twyngwyn]

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@twyngwyn wrote:

dog second rate scratch (5)

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You will have to s p a c e the answer 

[twyngwyn]

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@twyngwyn wrote:

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@twyngwyn wrote:

dog second rate scratch (5)

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You will have to s p a c e the answer. If you don't you will be bleeped

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[countessalmirena]

Ahhh.

b!t(h … so to speak.

[twyngwyn]

all yours, countess

[countessalmirena]

Sway the cleaner, harm the blind precipitating crime (9)

[not_for_sale]

Whitewash...

[countessalmirena]

No, that isn’t it.

Sway the cleaner, harm the blind precipitating crime (9)

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