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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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All yours, countess 

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Jade encrusts damaged little bottle displaying relish (8)

 

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Salivateโ€ฆ.@@

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Yes, itโ€™s salivate.

 

Jade encrusts damaged little bottle displaying relish (8)

 

WORDPLAY

jade [charade: sate]

encrusts [containment indicator]
   damaged [anagrind] little bottle [charade: vial] -> liva

   => saLIVAte

WHOLE DEFINITION

displaying relish = salivate


Youโ€™re up, twyngwyn.

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Accomplished for seafood insect , reportedly (10)

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Proficient

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All yours, nfs

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Quickie.

 

In Africa are a fish name.

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Rwandaโ€ฆโ€ฆ@@

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Yes twyngwyn.

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