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]

GPT uses a lot of dressing for a feathery accessory (8)

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Clues

GPT uses a lot of dressing for a feathery accessory (8)

_ _ _ _ e _ _ _

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Aigrette...

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Yes, you have it, nfs.

GPT uses a lot of dressing for a feathery accessory (8)

GPT [charade: AI]
uses a lot of [selection indicator]
… dressing [charade: vinaigrette] -> grette

AI+grette

WHOLE DEFINITION

feathery accessory = aigrette

Let the passing on of the cryptic baton be blessed in your hands.

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Quickie...

Apparently, the disgusting triangle didn’t last long.

(9 letters)

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Apparently, the disgusting triangle didn’t last long.

(9 letters)

_ _ _ e _ _ _ _ _

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Apparently, the disgusting triangle didn’t last long.

(9 letters)

_ _ _ e _ e _ _ _

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Ephemeral…?

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Yes countess.

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A nice and quick one:

“E” Unit pled unsound capacity (9)