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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Stop at the first sign of birds.

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Stop at the first sign of birds.

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Canaries…?

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Yes countess.

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Zero taxis coming back for wages? (5)

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Bacon.....

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Yes, indeed. 🥓🐖

 

Zero taxis coming back for wages? (5)

 

WORDPLAY

zero taxis [charade: no cab]
coming back [reversal indicator] … nocab -> bacon

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wages = bacon

 

Over to you, nfs.

 

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Laugh your head off fruity tart.

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