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)

[twyngwyn]

I guess we need a clue 🤓

[countessalmirena]

Clues

It’s the enclave where Wallace went straight; so did Lydekker, but without funds lacking security? (8)

_i___o__

🌏

[twyngwyn]

timorous?…………..

[countessalmirena]

Right in the money, twyngwyn.

It’s the enclave where Wallace went straight; so did Lydekker, but without funds lacking security? (8)

WORDPLAY

It’s the enclave where Wallace went straight; so did Lydekker [charade: Timor] (as in island between the Wallace Line and Lydekker Line)

but without funds [charade: ous] <- as in 0  US

Timor+ous

WHOLE DEFINITION

Lacking security = timorous

Over to you, twyngwyn.