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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All yours, nfs

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Garnish outright surrounded by a belt.

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Garnish outright surrounded by a belt.

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_ _ a _ _ _ _

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Garnish outright surrounded by a belt.

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_ _ a _ _ o _

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… oration? I’m going on the basis of Orion’s Belt, but am anything but confident.

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Sorry, no countess.

 

Will add another letter tomorrow morning as whatever I choose will give the answer away.

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Garnish outright surrounded by a belt.

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_ _ a l _ o _

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Shallot…..?

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Yes twyngwyn.

 

Garnish outright surrounded by a belt.

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Garnish ...

outright - all

surrounded - containment indicator

by a belt - shot (as in, of whisky)

Garnish - Shallot

 

Shallot

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sounds like what you to to the tap will sink (7)

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