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)

[not_for_sale]

Retiring...

[countessalmirena]

No, sorry.

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

_ _ _ i_ i _ e

The indicator is in Cockney slang.

EDIT: It’s a standard indicator; I was surprised to see it amongst the list.

[twyngwyn]

Aquiline…..

[countessalmirena]

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

_ _ _ ili _ e

The indicator in Cockney slang is an anagrind.

[twyngwyn]

is my answer incorrect, or were we typing at the same time?

[countessalmirena]

We were typing at the same time / and even after I posted, your answer wasn’t showing. These boards…

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

WORDPLAY

Brahms and Liszt [anagrind] (Cockney rhyming slang for “pi__ed” / drunk, hence its use as anagram indicator

The fodder: {equal in 1} with the 1 = I

   equalini -> aquiline

WHOLE DEFINITION

won’t be turning up their nose = aquiline

Over to you, twyngwyn.

[twyngwyn]

Issue of inmate saw red (7)

[twyngwyn]

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@twyngwyn wrote:

Issue of inmate saw red (7)

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[countessalmirena]

crimson

Nice!

[twyngwyn]

All yours, countess