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.

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Capricorn..

[twyngwyn]

All yours nfs

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In South Carolina a non-stable system is getting bigger.

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In South Carolina a non-stable system is getting bigger.

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In South Carolina a non-stable system is getting bigger.

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In South Carolina a non-stable system is getting bigger.

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In South Carolina a non-stable system is getting bigger.

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In South Carolina a non-stable system is getting bigger.

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In South Carolina a non-stable system is getting bigger.

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[countessalmirena]

… scalability …?