Cryptic Stuff

[not_for_sale2025]

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)

[not_for_sale2025]

Apparently, the proportions of Jagger from the vibrations.

(7 letters)

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[countessalmirena]

seismic

📡📈🎸🎤

[not_for_sale2025]

Yes countess.

[countessalmirena]

Mysterious knight wearing Byzantine sapphire (9)

Pre-emptive clue: know your chess.

[not_for_sale2025]

Recondite..

[countessalmirena]

No, that’s not it.

Mysterious knight wearing Byzantine sapphire (9)

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CLUE:

One of the clues (very moving) is contained within an anagram of a charade - so you’ll see a containment/insertion indicator, an anagram indicator, a charade, and an abbreviation.

[twyngwyn]

Horoscope?

[countessalmirena]

No, that’s not it.

Mysterious knight wearing Byzantine sapphire (9)

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CLUE:

One of the clues (very moving - it’s all about a board member) is a single letter contained within an anagram of a charade - so you’ll see a containment/insertion indicator, an anagram indicator, a charade (which is a scrambled container), and an abbreviation.

There is such a precious charade.

Can I recommend Clue Clinic for a list of anagrinds?

[not_for_sale2025]

Sorcerous.

[countessalmirena]

No.

Mysterious knight wearing Byzantine sapphire (9)

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