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. ๐Ÿ™‚

 

The prisoner at the cave would not stand for the electrically charged droplets of water.

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Hostile...

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Yes, hostile is it.

 

Its mounting clad in niche lacks warmth (7)

 

WORDPLAY

its

   mounting [reversal indicator] -> sti

clad in [insertion indicator]
niche [charade: hole]
=> HOstiLE

WHOLE DEFINITION

lacks warmth = hostile

 

Over to you, nfs.

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A touch of science led my hero to a chemical agent.

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scavenger?

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Yes twyngwyn.

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Reportedly show each number religious house (11)

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@twyngwyn wrote:

Reportedly show each number religious house (11)


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Legislature

 

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no, sorry..................

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Reportedly show each number religious house (11)


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