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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procured …

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Yes countess.

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For the last low batty bat ratio? (8)

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Abattoir….?

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Exactly so.

 

For the last low batty bat ratio? (8)

 

WORDPLAY

batty [anagrind]
{bat ratio} <-fodder

=> abattoir

WHOLE DEFINITION

for the last low = abattoir

 

Over to you, twyngwyn.

 

 

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fruit sign burden, I heard (8)

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@twyngwyn wrote:

fruit sign burden, I heard (8)


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drupelet … ?

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.         No, sorry


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fruit sign burden, I heard (8)


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Encumber...

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