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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Sorry, no twyngwyn.

Apparently, a vertical hop for an old sweetie.

(9 letters)

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Apparently, a vertical hop for an old sweetie.

(9 letters)

_ o _ _ _ _ _ _ e

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Apparently, a vertical hop for an old sweetie.

(9 letters)

_ o _ _ m _ _ _ e

[twyngwyn]

Columbine?

[not_for_sale2025]

Yes twyngwyn.

Apparently, a vertical hop for an old sweetie.

(9 letters)

Apparently - homophone indicator

a vertical - column

hop - bine (a long, flexible stem of a climbing plant, especially the hop).

for an old sweetie - Column-bine (sounds like) Columbine - a discontinued chocolate and caramel Aussie favourite.

Columbine

[twyngwyn]

The dog I roll is a fighter (8)

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Pugilist...

[twyngwyn]

Back to you, nfs

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The girl had to send the bird.

(6 letters)

[countessalmirena]

Barbet … ?