Cryptic Stuff

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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. 🙂

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

(12 letters)

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Apparently, your choice ends in those spots.

(7 letters)

[countessalmirena]

Is it perhaps pickles?

🥒

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Yes countess.

[countessalmirena]

Children’s horsey game comes across as beating the lot (8)

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Whomping..

[countessalmirena]

No, whomping doesn’t come into it.

Children’s horsey game comes across as beating the lot (8)

_ o _ _ _ _ _ _

[twyngwyn]

conquers...?

[countessalmirena]

You have conquered the clue, twyngwyn.

Children’s horsey game comes across as beating the lot (8)

WORDPLAY

Children’s horsey game [charade: conkers]
comes across as [homophone indicator]
  => conquers

WHOLE DEFINITION

beating the lot = conquers

And it’s over to you.

[twyngwyn]

quickie:

the charisma of thou for one (8)

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Singular...