Cryptic Stuff

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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]

Yes.

Bypass endless clowns; show Monsieur’s release (10)

WORDPLAY

endless [final letter deletion indicator]
clowns show [charade: circus]

   -> s deleted to give circu

monsieur’s [abbr. indicator] => M

release [charade: vent]
WHOLE DEF

bypass = circumvent

To you.

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Spots and takes a mad fit which could not be reached behind.

(8 letters)

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Spots and takes a mad fit which could not be reached behind.

(8 letters)

_ _ _ e _ _ _ _

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Spots and takes a mad fit which could not be reached behind.

(8 letters)

_ _ _ e _ _ i _

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Spots and takes a mad fit which could not be reached behind.

(8 letters)

_ _ _ e _ _ i s

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Spots and takes a mad fit which could not be reached behind.

(8 letters)

_ _ _ e s _ i s

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Spots and takes a mad fit which could not be reached behind.

(8 letters)

_ _ n e s _ i s

[twyngwyn]

Acnestis…?

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Yes twyngwyn.

[twyngwyn]

Quickie:

hungry like a measurement (7)