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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Ratified...

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Not ratified.

 

St Stephen was converted, judge – imagine! (8)

 

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[anagrind] [charade] [charade] [/anagrind]

 

3-letter charade

5-letter charade

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Martyred...

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Yes, martyred.

 

St Stephen was converted, judge – imagine! (8)

 

WORDPLAY

converted [anagrind]
judge [charade: try]
imagine [charade: dream]
   anagram of try+dream => martyred

WHOLE DEFINITION

St Stephen was = martyred


Over to you, nfs.

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Apparently, she was the first to cover with no irregularities.

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Apparently, she was the first to cover with no irregularities.

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Apparently, she was the first to cover with no irregularities.

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Thereon……?

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Eveners? Evenest?

 

 

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It's Evenest countess.

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