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. ๐Ÿ™‚

 

The prisoner at the cave would not stand for the electrically charged droplets of water.

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Clue

 

Keyboard: type in โ€œdroneโ€, web out of order (10)

 

one plain text bit, [charade], [charade], [anagrind]

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Instrument

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Yes, you have it.

 

Keyboard: type in โ€œdroneโ€, web out of order (10)

 

WORDPLAY
in (plain text) in

drone [charade: strum]

web [charade: net] out of order [anagrind] -> ent

in+strum+ ent

WHOLE DEFINITION

keyboard: type = instrument

 

You are as up as cloud nine, nfs.

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A straightforward, sly action in Germany.

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Frankfurt?

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Yes twyngwyn.

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Quickie:

itโ€™s the truth said all four (6)

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Gospel...?

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