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]

Distractile

[not_for_sale2025]

Liposuction LOL

[countessalmirena]

Yes, it’s liposuction. 🙂

Fat-freeing cat embraces constant around maddened spotter (11)

cat [charade: lion]
embraces [containment indicator]
   constant [charade: pi]
   around [containment indicator]
      maddened [anagrind]
      spotter [charade: scout] -> osuct

=> [li][p]osuct[i][on]

WHOLE DEFINITION

liposuction

Over to you, nfs.

[not_for_sale2025]

In Norfolk they take an age to make a weapon.

(9 letters)

[twyngwyn]

Truncheon…?

[s-9039]

I have the same problem. If you know please show us how to fix it. Thanks

[not_for_sale2025]

Yes twyngwyn.

[twyngwyn]

sounds like you wouldn’t want to be in this state (8)

[not_for_sale2025]

Illinois.?

[twyngwyn]

No, but correct continent