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)

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Prometheus?

[twyngwyn]

I should have put quickie on it….they seem to take days, lol 🤣

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Quickie...

Little spear will cut aplenty.

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Little spear will cut aplenty.

(8 letters)

_ _ _ _ e _ _ _

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Little spear will cut aplenty.

(8 letters)

_ a _ _ e _ _ _

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Little spear will cut aplenty.

(8 letters)

_ a _ _ e _ _ t

[twyngwyn]

Quickie lol, just proved my point….I have no idea

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Little spear will cut aplenty.

(8 letters)

L a _ _ e _ _ t

[twyngwyn]

Lancelot..?

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Yes twyngwyn.

The name Lancelot is of French and Old German origin, with etymological meanings like "little spear" (from the Old French lance) and "land/territory" (derived from the Germanic Lanzo). Historically, it means "servant" (from l'ancelot). [1, 2, 3]

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