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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Papua New Guinea detains naughty Alison, so let’s all pitch in just the same (9)

 

 

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plainsong?

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Yes, right in the bull’s-eye.

 

Papua New Guinea detains naughty Alison, so let’s all pitch in just the same (9)

 

 

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Papua New Guinea [abbr] PNG

detains [container indicator]
naughty [anagrind] Alison -> lainso

   -> PlainsoNG

WHOLE DEFINITION

so let’s all pitch in just the same = plainsong


Over to you, twyngwyn.

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particle for weight, perhaps (6)

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👍🏻🏋️

 

Proton

 


🙟⚜🙟⚜🙟⚜🙟⚜🙟⚜🙟

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Back to you, countess

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Brahms and Liszt equal in 1 won’t be turning up their nose! (8)

 

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Symphony....

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No, not it.

 

Brahms and Liszt equal in 1 won’t be turning up their nose! (8)

 

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It contains an indicator that uses a type of slang.

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I’ll just add that this indicator is a new one to me. (Not the type of indicator…)

 

 

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