Cryptic Stuff

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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)

[countessalmirena]

Carbon-free cellar fixed up, housed in intimate bordering (8)

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Touching...

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No, not it.

Carbon-free cellar fixed up, housed in intimate bordering (8)

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More clues…

Carbon-free cellar fixed up, housed in intimate bordering (8)

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“Fixed up” is an indicator.

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Redacted..

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No, I’m sorry that’s not it.

Carbon-free cellar fixed up, housed in intimate bordering (8)

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Parallel...

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Yes.

Carbon-free cellar fixed up, housed in intimate bordering (8)

Carbon-free -> remove the C

    cellar -> ellar

fixed up [reversal indicator] -> ralle

    housed in [containment indicator]
intimate [charade: pal]
        paRALLEl

WHOLE DEFINITION

bordering = parallel

You’re up, nfs.

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Major is mean and bulk.

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Major is mean and bulk.

(9 letters)

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