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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rotor………???

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No, not rotor.

 

Reflect upon being the one ruling article (5)

 

_o_m_

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Dogma....?

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Yes.

 

Reflect upon being the one ruling article (5)

 

WORDPLAY

reflect upon <- [reversal indicator]
being [charade: am]
the one ruling [charade: god]
   am+god -> dog+ma

WHOLE DEF

article = dogma (as in article of faith, etc)

 

You’re up, nfs.

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