Cryptic Stuff

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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.

(12 letters)

[twyngwyn]

OMG…….I’ve been thinking about Dr Foster etc…..off tangent 🙄

[countessalmirena]

I knew it had to be Dr Who-related! I went wrong in thinking of Melody Pond rather than Amy Pond.

[not_for_sale2025]

Yes countess.

Who? Pond will be ahead with respect to this place.

(9 letters)

Who? - Dr Who

Pond - Amy Pond (Dr Who's companion for several episodes)

will be ahead - lead

with respect - worth

to this place - Leadworth - (the village where she lived most of her life)

Leadworth

[countessalmirena]

Cause of legendary textile injury to actively dispel absorbing nitrogen (7)

[not_for_sale2025]

Element...

[countessalmirena]

Nay, it is not element.

Cause of legendary textile injury to actively dispel absorbing nitrogen (7)

__i____

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Brittle...

[countessalmirena]

No, not brittle.

Cause of legendary textile injury to actively dispel absorbing nitrogen (7)

__i___e

Note that it’s legendary.

[anagrind] {fodder} [containment indicator] [abbr]

[countessalmirena]

Cause of legendary textile injury to actively dispel absorbing nitrogen (7)

__i__le

[anagrind] {fodder} [containment indicator] [abbr]

The poor victim of the injury wasn’t the only one to suffer; somehow everyone in the vicinity ended up with the same symptoms. At least the victim didn’t die, and it all ended happily.

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Spindle...?