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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Oh! Galileo.

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Yes countess.

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Quick one:

 

 

Bark for communication when returning hot bed (5)

 

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Yappy.....

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No, not yappy. No yaps in earshot.

 

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There’s a charade, an abbreviation, a reversal. My whole indicator is on the slightly cryptic side.

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Birch………..?

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You have it, twyngwyn.

 

Bark for communication when returning hot bed (5)

 

WORDPLAY

returning [reversal indicator]
hot [abbrev. H]
bed [charade: crib]
Hcrib -> birch

WHOLE DEFINITION

bark for communication = birch

See https://www.medievalists.net/2024/11/medieval-daily-life-on-birchbark/ - These letter on birch bark are fascinating.

 

Over to you.

 

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