Cryptic Stuff

[not_for_sale2025]

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)

[twyngwyn]

All yours, countess

[countessalmirena]

Caught! Mate delivered joint; it may mean time (6)

[not_for_sale2025]

Hooked....

[countessalmirena]

No, it’s not hooked.

Caught! Mate delivered joint; it may mean time (6)

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There are two homophone indicators.

[twyngwyn]

Felony….@@@

[countessalmirena]

You have it.

Caught! Mate delivered joint; it may mean time (6)

caught [homophone indicator] mate => fellow (sounds like) felo

delivered [homophone indicator] joint = knee (sounds like) ny

felo+ny

WHOLE DEFINITION

it may mean time = felony

Over to you , twyngwyn.

[twyngwyn]

Quickie:

criticise the Antarctic shelf perhaps (6)