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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Yes countess. Quick.

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too late to the party……

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The ocean was born around the cavorting river boat 7)

 

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Steamer...

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No…

 

The ocean was born around the cavorting river boat (7)

 

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Neptune…..

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You have it.

 

The ocean was born around the cavorting river boat (7)

 

was born [charade] née

around [container indicator]
  cavorting [anagrind]
     river boat [charade] punt ->ptun

  => nePTUNe

WHOLE DEFINITION

The ocean = Neptune 

 

 

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Quickie:

 


flowerpot queue is jelly (8)

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Vaseline...

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All yours, nfs

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