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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I like it, but no… not uproarious.

 

Upset, hits ceiling but it doesn’t get noisy (10)

 

________o_

Two charades; one has an indicator applied to it.

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More clues

 

Upset, hits ceiling but it doesn’t get noisy (10)

 

_o______o_

Two charades; one has an (anagram) indicator applied to it.

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Conniption..

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N, it’s no conniption.

 

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Upset, hits ceiling but it doesn’t get noisy (10)

 

_o____r_o_

Two charades; one has an (anagram) indicator applied to it.

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

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Soundproof 

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You have it, twyngwyn.

 

Upset, hits ceiling but it doesn’t get noisy (10)

 

WORDPLAY

upset [anagrind]
   hits [charade: pounds]

   -> soundp

ceiling [charade: roof]
soundp+roof
WHOLE DEFINITION

But it doesn’t get noisy = soundproof

 

And… you’re up.

 

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Reportedly, large Nice friend has committed a crime (6)

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Bigamy....

 

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All yours, nfs

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I hear the stock item is inspiring.

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