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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👋 👋 are u ok, countess?

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Sorry - I’m not firing on all cylinders (flu).

 

Give me a few minutes.

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Open House of Pain crushes bee with final echo (10)

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Hospitable..

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Yes, you have it.

 

Open House of Pain crushes bee with final echo (10)

 

WORDPLAY

house of pain [charade:hospital]
crushes [containment indicator]
bee [abbr: b]

With final [placement indicator]
echo [abbr: e]
-> HOSPITAbLe

WHOLE DEFINITION

open = hospitable

 

You're up, nfs.

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