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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[twyngwyn]

Spanish five head to curtail, I heard (9)

[twyngwyn]

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@twyngwyn wrote:

Spanish five head to curtail, I heard (9)

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Syncopate.?

[twyngwyn]

All yours, nfs

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This artist is a fruit group, apparently.

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[countessalmirena]

specialist…?

[countessalmirena]

Archimbold…?

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Sorry, no to both countess.

This artist is a fruit group, apparently.

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This artist is a fruit group, apparently.

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This artist is a fruit group, apparently.

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