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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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extent

 

 

๐Ÿ“‰๐Ÿ•๏ธ

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Over to you, countess

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Vessel all at sea, sailor damp! (7)

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Stratum....

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Not stratum.

 

Vessel all at sea, sailor damp! (7)

 

anagrind, charade charade

 

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Cabooseโ€ฆ..?

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No, not caboose.

 

Vessel all at sea, sailor damp! (7)

 

anagrind, charade charade

 

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Tankardโ€ฆ..?

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Yes, itโ€™s tankard.

 

Vessel all at sea, sailor damp! (7)

 

WORDPLAY

all at sea [anagrind]
sailor [charade:tar] damp [charade:dank]
tardank -> tankard

WHOLE DEFINITION

vessel = tankard

 

Over to you, twyngwyn.

 

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Quickie:

 

guarantee the little colonel from the side (10)

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