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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Sorry, not it countess.

 

After which excuse me, but before it’s contained.

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_ _ e _ e _ t

 

 

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whereat … ???

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Yes countess.

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No end to humiliating pretence (4)

 

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Sham......

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Yes. Nice and speedy.

 

No end to humiliating pretence (4)

 

No end to [final letter deletion]
humiliating [charade: shame]
shame - e => sham

WHOLE DEFINITION

pretence = sham

 

Over to you, nfs.

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Within my godly duty existed a clash that was constantly difficult.

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Angelic….?

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Sorry, no twyngwyn.

 

Within my godly duty existed a clash that was constantly difficult.

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_ _ _ _ a _ _

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Within my godly duty existed a clash that was constantly difficult.

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_ _ o _ a _ _

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