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)

[countessalmirena]

No, louvre doesn’t make the cut.

King, adopted by Bambi, increased lack of smiles (6)

_ _ _ o _ e

CLUE: punctuation doesn’t matter 

[twyngwyn]

Morose……..?

[countessalmirena]

Yes, you have it, twyngwyn.

King, adopted by Bambi, increased lack of smiles (6)

WORDPLAY

king [charade: R]
adopted by = [insertion indicator]
   Bambi increased [charade: moose] i.e. larger deer

=> moRose

WHOLE DEFINITION

lack of smiles = morose

Over to you.

[twyngwyn]

Support heavyweight organism (8)

[not_for_sale2025]

Plankton..

[twyngwyn]

Over to you, nfs

[not_for_sale2025]

I am skilled in the course of a danger sign.

(8 letters)

[not_for_sale2025]

I am skilled in the course of a danger sign.

(8 letters)

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ e

[not_for_sale2025]

I am skilled in the course of a danger sign.

(8 letters)

_ _ _ _ r _ _ e

[not_for_sale2025]

I am skilled in the course of a danger sign.

(8 letters)

_ _ o _ r _ _ e