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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Beastly…..?

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You are heading in the right direction and reached the outskirts, but not quite there.

 

Defeat dazed sick savage (7)

 

There’s a charade, an anagrind, another charade…

 

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Bestial...

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You have it, nfs.

 

Defeat dazed sick savage (7)

 

WORDPLAY

defeat [charade: best]
dazed [anagrind]
sick [charade:ail]
  -> ial

= best+ial

WHOLE DEFINITION

savage = bestial


Over to you.

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Crazy craze on the grass.

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Crazy craze on the grass.

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Crackers…?

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No twyngwyn but ??

 

Crazy craze on the grass.

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crackpot … 

 

💔🍲

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Yes countess.

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