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)

[wide-world-of-stamps]

Wow, that was quick!

Yes twyngwyn, that's right.

sheep  =  ram

iron clad  =  fe (chemical symbol for iron) around ram  =  f-ram-e

set up = frame

over to you for the next one 

[twyngwyn]

suggest indeed, and set down (9 letters)

[the_great_she_elephant]

Deposited?

[twyngwyn]

yes.....posit = suggest...put inside deed...set down = deposited

[the_great_she_elephant]

It is taken in by little Edward twice and corrected prior to release.

1 word 6 letters

[twyngwyn]

edited?

[the_great_she_elephant]

Ya got it!, twyngwyn

corrected prior to release = edited.

little Edward twice = ed + ed

it is taken in = ed + it + ed = edited. 

[twyngwyn]

cold chocolate possibly on xmas tree (9 letters)

[twyngwyn]

same answer, another clue:

ice crystals shed skin

[wide-world-of-stamps]

snowflake?