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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. ๐Ÿ™‚

 

The prisoner at the cave would not stand for the electrically charged droplets of water.

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CLUE

 

Fair choirs do swallow alcohol (8)

 

The alcohol reference is to a particular type of alcohol.

 

Swallow is a containment indicator.

 

Two words in this must be used together for their charade.

 

 

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Sporting...

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You have it, nfs.

 

Fair choirs do swallow alcohol (8)

 

choirs do [charade = sing] swallow [containment indicator] alcohol [charade = port] -> SING contains PORT => sPORTing
WHOLE DEFINITION 

fair = sporting

 

Youโ€™re as up as a dormouse isnโ€™t.

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Quickie for the night...

 

Apparently, long drops off the impulsive gap.

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Apparently, long drops off the impulsive gap.

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latrine...?

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Sorry, no twyngwyn LOL.

 

Apparently, long drops off the impulsive gap.

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passageโ€ฆ???

 

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No countess, and the position of the  letter A is incorrect.

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So it is. Bad A. 

 

 

Expanseโ€ฆ?

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