Cryptic Stuff

[not_for_sale2025]

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)

[not_for_sale2025]

Yes twyngwyn.

[countessalmirena]

(I’ve been struggling with lingering symptoms of flu…)

[twyngwyn]

enlist shaft lines (9)

[not_for_sale2025]

Conscript..

[twyngwyn]

Back to you, NFS

[not_for_sale2025]

Lance took the fifth, I hear, despite having advanced knowledge of the fare.

(7 letters)

[countessalmirena]

shafted… ?

[not_for_sale2025]

Sorry, no countess.

Lance took the fifth, I hear, despite having advanced knowledge of the fare.

(7 letters)

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[not_for_sale2025]

Lance took the fifth, I hear, despite having advanced knowledge of the fare.

(7 letters)

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