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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Guard the compass point indigenous people (11)


       S__________

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Guard the compass point indigenous people (11)

       S___i______

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Guard the compass point indigenous people (11)

       S___i_e____

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Sentinelese

 

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all yours, countess

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Left backing sound with small injuries (7)

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Lesions....

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Yes, you have it.

 

Left backing sound with small injuries (7)

 

Left -> L (abbr.)

backing [reversal indicator] sound [charade: noise] -> esion

with small -> s (abbr.)

l+esion+s

WHOLE DEFINITION

injuries = lesions

 

Over to you.

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For a year you get either Chappell.

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Gregorian


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