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)

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For entertainment, it requires a general approach.

(8 letters)

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For entertainment, it requires a general approach.

(8 letters)

_ _ _ a _ _ _ _

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For entertainment, it requires a general approach.

(8 letters)

_ _ _ a _ _ a _

[countessalmirena]

Broadway !

🎭👐🎷

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Yes countess.

[countessalmirena]

The light fantastic was used for burlesque article dispensing ham (10)

[twyngwyn]

Theatrical?

[countessalmirena]

Not theatrical.

The light fantastic was used for burlesque article dispensing ham (10)

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[not_for_sale2025]

Chandelier..

[countessalmirena]

Yes, chandelier.

The light fantastic was used for burlesque article dispensing ham (10)

WORDPLAY

was used [containment indicator]

for burlesque [charade: Cher] (she was in the movie “Burlesque”)

article [charade: an]
dispensing ham [charade: deli]
-> CHandeliER

WHOLE DEFINITION

The light fantastic = chandelier

Over to you.