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)

[countessalmirena]

You have it, twyngwyn.

Strike back! I - when trading 100 for 5 in Melbourne or Sydney - produce a childish display (8)

WORDPLAY

strike [charade:tan] back [reversal indicator] -> nat

I [plain text] I

when trading [substitution indicator]
100 for 5 -> C for V (Roman numerals) in …

Melbourne or Sydney [charade/eg: city]
   -> vity

=> nat+i+vity
WHOLE DEFINITION

a childish display = Nativity

Over to you.

[twyngwyn]

worn on top of cheese for one (6)

[twyngwyn]

worn on top of cheese for one (6)

worn on top of cheese or head (6)

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[not_for_sale2025]

Masked....

[twyngwyn]

No, sorry…..

[twyngwyn]

worn on top of cheese for one (6)

worn on top of cheese or head (6)

worn on top of head or plants (6)

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[twyngwyn]

worn on top of cheese for one (6)

worn on top of cheese or head (6)

worn on top of head or plants (6)

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[not_for_sale2025]

Ground....

[twyngwyn]

no, sorry

worn on top of cheese for one (6)

worn on top of cheese or head (6)

worn on top of head or plants (6)

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[twyngwyn]

hat or protective cover (6)

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